Dog found dumped in graveyard had "every bone broken"

AN ABANDONED DOG found in a Merseyside cemetery was found to have "nearly every bone in its body broken."

The 10 year old crossbreed, who was named "Elmo" by his rescuers was found covered in urine and faeces with multiple dislocated and broken bones. He was taken to a local RSPCA centre but had to be put down.

RSPCA inspectors said it was the worst case of animal cruelty they had ever seen.

• Elmo found with a dislocated hip, shoulder, broken legs and paw fractures
• RSPCA said every bone - all 319 - had previously been broken during life
• Animal had to be put down and RSPCA now trying to trace cruel owners