THE RSPCA has launched an appeal for information after an emaciated bull breed dog – who, despite his plight, is ‘constantly wagging his tail’ - was found straying in Rhyl.

The dog was found by a member of the public in the Princes Street/Elwy Street area of Rhyl on New Year’s Eve.

The resident took the dog to a vet, who - concerned by the dog’s poor condition - contacted the RSPCA to investigate.

RSPCA animal rescue officer John Littlewood said: “The dog is very underweight and is not in a good condition - you can see every rib sticking out of his body and he is weak.

“But he is a very friendly dog and is constantly wagging his tail.

“He wouldn’t have gotten this skinny overnight and it is concerning that he may have been in this state for some time.

“He might be a stray dog or he may have been abandoned - we’re hoping anyone who has any information about the dog will be able to help us establish how he came to be in this situation.”

The dog is currently at a vet in Colwyn Bay.

Anyone with information should contact the RSPCA’s appeals line on 0300 123 8018, quoting reference 01203142.