Investigation launched after body of dead dog found ‘dumped’ on England-Wales border

Noora Mykkanen | Senior Live News reporter Published August 24, 2026 8:26pm Updated August 24, 2026 8:26pm A pet owner found the dog’s body on the side of the country lane in Kinnerton near Chester (Picture: Google Maps) The remains of a dog discovered on a remote country lane have raised suspicions. A dog walker stumbled upon a dead black lurcher on the side of a countryside lane on the border of England and Wales last week. RSPCA was alerted after the discovery on Moor Lane, Kinnerton, near Chester, on Wednesday morning. The animal, aged around three, appeared to have been dumped, the charity said. The dog was still wearing a black collar, although the remains were badly decomposed, RSPCA said. Sign up for all of the latest stories Start your day informed with Metro's News Updates newsle