Two dogs found dead in bag in Wolverhampton canal, RSPCA investigates

Two mastiff-type dogs, Nala and Nova, were found dead in a builder's bag submerged in a canal in Wolverhampton, having gone missing from their home in Trent Gardens on January 12. Their owner reported them missing shortly after they disappeared, and the RSPCA was able to locate her through their microchips. The dogs were discovered on January 17 by a member of the public who initially spotted the bag on January 13 but did not investigate further until a few days later. RSPCA inspector Vicki Taylor stated there was no obvious cause of death or injury, and it appears they were drowned. The charity is appealing for information regarding the circumstances of the dogs' deaths. The news has left the owner and local animal welfare community heartbroken, as the dogs were well-loved family pets.