A "sweet-natured" elderly dog was left with multiple injuries after being tied up and left to fend for himself in a park.

That is until two kind strangers found him shivering cold and alone in Station Road, Chobham and contacted the RSPCA.

Heartbreaking photographs of Wilbar, the black whippet, show the extent of his injuries after he was tied him up with string and abandoned.

The eight-year-old was discovered by passers-by in the public park opposite Tesco Express at around 3pm on Friday January 19.

Poor Wilbar was suffering from a severe flea allergy on his back, sustained pressure sores and suffered multiple leg wounds - both old and fresh.

He is now in safe hands and receiving veterinary treatment at RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre.

Wilbar was left with multiple injuries after the incident

Wilbar's owner is yet to come forward and the charity appealing for further information into the circumstances of his abandonment.

Inspector Helen Wheeler, who is investigating, said: "This poor old boy was found in the park with a bad skin condition, fur loss and multiple injuries.

"The two members of the public who found him said poor Wilbar had been tied up with string.

The RSPCA is appealing for further information into the circumstances of his abandonment

"He is very sweet-natured and is now getting treatment and appears to be doing well."

Wilbar, who is not microchipped was wearing a red collar without a tag when he was found.

He is described as black with a greying muzzle and white patches on his chest and paws.

Anyone with any information on how Wilbar was abandoned or anyone who recognises him is urged to contact the RSPCA "in strictest confidence" on 0300 123 8018.

