community - 2026-06-20

RSPCA Appeal After Injured Rottweiler Found Dumped in Manly Wheelie Bin

A young male Rottweiler is receiving urgent veterinary care after being discovered emaciated and severely injured inside a bin at Keirle Park.

A disturbing case of animal cruelty has rocked the Manly community after a young Rottweiler was found abandoned in a wheelie bin at Keirle Park.

A disturbing case of animal cruelty has rocked the Manly community after a young Rottweiler was found abandoned in a wheelie bin at Keirle Park. The discovery was made by a passerby in the early hours of Thursday, June 11, 2026. The dog, a docile young male, was found in a severely compromised state—emaciated, with excessively long nails and a deep, infected wound that required immediate medical attention. The animal was rushed to a local veterinary clinic and is now under the care of RSPCA NSW. Despite the trauma he has endured, rescuers have described the dog as remarkably gentle and "docile." RSPCA NSW is now leading an investigation into the incident and is appealing to the Northern Beaches community for any information that could lead to the identification of the owner or the person responsible for dumping the animal. "This is a particularly heart-wrenching case of neglect and cruelty," a spokesperson for the RSPCA said. "To leave a living, breathing animal in a bin, especially one in such a vulnerable state, is inexcusable." Keirle Park is a popular spot for local residents and dog walkers. Investigators are specifically looking for anyone who was in the vicinity of the...