The dog was discovered in Hereford on Tuesday evening and has since been taken in by Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue, which has appealed for information about the animal and its owner. The rescue centre said: "This poor lad was tied up in Hereford town yesterday evening. "We have had multiple calls about him and the situation that has led him to being tied up whilst he wasn't in his owner's care." Anyone who knows who the dog belongs to is asked to contact the rescue centre on 07751549770.