THE RSPCA is looking for the owner of a dog after he was found trapped in a fox snare.

A walker spotted the dog on Saturday in forest area near a golf club in Maesycwmmer. The walker cut the dog free took him home and then called the RSPCA.

Inspector Emma Smith said: “The black and white dog is physically fine, but he is very nervous and docile.

“He has nothing obvious wrong with him and is recovering at a veterinary surgery.

“Unfortunately he doesn’t have a chip or collar so we are hoping to find his owner.”

It was pouring down with rain when the dog was found.

“When the member of the public first saw the dog they thought he was just sat there, but when they got closer they realised he was tethered in a fox snare which was on a runner” she said.

“It shows the danger of snares as often animals that they are not intended for become trapped.”

The RSPCA is opposed to the manufacture, sale and use of all snares and any traps which cause suffering.

A snare is a wire noose which is attached to a stake or heavy object that acts as an anchor. A snare is usually set to catch a fox or rabbit, but its victim is quite often a badger, cat or dog.

Anyone who spots an animal in distress is asked to call the RSPCA's 24-hour helpline on 0300 1234 999.