Lancashire Lane Becomes Grim Discovery Site as Five Dog Remains Found

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 4th March 2025, at 17:55hrs

A quiet country lane near the M55 in Lancashire has become a scene of disturbing mystery, as the remains of five dogs have been discovered, sparking an urgent investigation by the RSPCA.

The grim finds, scattered in undergrowth along Bradshaw Lane in Greenhalgh, paint a chilling picture of animal neglect and potential foul play.

The first alarm was raised on February 19th, when a concerned member of the public stumbled upon three deceased dogs: a white Jack Russell terrier, a black spaniel, and a young black and white puppy, possibly another Jack Russell.

RSPCA animal rescue officer Adam Wormwell, upon arriving at the scene, made the harrowing discovery of two additional sets of skeletal remains, their breeds unidentifiable due to advanced decomposition.

The scene itself was described as deeply distressing. The dogs lay approximately three meters down a slope, just beyond a wooden fence, chillingly visible from the road.

The white Jack Russell, microchipped and named Chase, was traced back to an owner in Darlington, County Durham, though he had reportedly been rehomed.

It is believed he was dumped only five to seven days prior to being found. The black spaniel, also microchipped but with unregistered details, and the puppy had clearly been there for a longer period.

Adding to the unsettling nature of the discoveries, none of the three dogs whose remains were still intact showed any obvious signs of injury.

The cause of their deaths remains unknown, leaving investigators grappling with the possibility of deliberate abandonment or a more sinister explanation.

“Five deceased dogs found at the same location over a period of time is obviously a cause for concern and we’re keen to find out how and why these animals came to be found like this,” stated Officer Wormwell.

The sheer number of animals found in the same secluded spot raises alarming questions about whether this is the work of a single individual or a more widespread issue.

The RSPCA is now appealing to the public for any information that could shed light on this disturbing case.

Anyone with knowledge of the dogs’ circumstances, or who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area, is urged to contact the RSPCA’s appeal line, in confidence, on 0300 123 8018, quoting reference number 01452640.

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