THE RSPCA has said that no-one has yet come forward with information about a stray dog found on the A64.

The charity has been investigating after the emaciated animal ran in front of a van on the A64.

Since then, the charity has been taking care of the dog at its centre in York.

A spokesman said: “No-one has come forward to claim her or with any specific information about where she has come from I’m afraid, so we are continuing to appeal for anyone who can help to get in touch.

“I’m very happy to say though that she is doing well at RSPCA York, Harrogate and District Branch animal centre where the staff have all fallen in love with her.

“She has been named Elsie.

“If no owner comes forward, we will be looking to rehome her.”

Elsie, a Labrador-cross, darted out in front of a van driving along the A64, near Foston on Tuesday, June 13.

The driver managed to stop and catch her before taking her to the local RSPCA branch in York.

The medium-sized, adult dog was in a poor condition so RSPCA inspector Alice Cooper was tasked with looking into how she came to be in such a state.

Ms Cooper said: “She isn’t microchipped and had no identification tag or collar on.

“She was running along a busy road but wasn’t near any houses so I fear she may have been thrown out of a vehicle onto the road and left to risk her life dodging traffic.

“I’d like to say a big thank you to the man who stopped and managed to catch her before bringing her to us.

“He undoubtedly saved her life.”

She is very skinny, has extensive fur loss and both ears are swollen.

“She is very friendly and understands basic commands such as ‘sit’ and ‘paw’,” said Insp Cooper.I suspect she was owned and has been neglected before being abandoned in a very dangerous location.

“While we can’t be sure what has happened to her, we’re confident she has, at some point, been a pet so we’re keen to hear from anyone who might recognise her or know where she might have come from.

“Anyone with information that may help our investigation can leave me a message by calling 0300 12348018.”