An appeal has been launched after it has been found that a dog has been poisoned whilst walking in the Ridge Woods.

A post in a group from the dogs owner said: "Please. If anyone can help.

"My dog has just been poisoned whilst walking in the Ridge Woods alone, Frome Valley walkway near Waitrose.

"She is critically ill in the vets.

"We're doing all we can but need to know what she may have eaten.

"Anyone had problems there? Please, please, please help me.

"She is only 3 and a tiny Jack Russell."

Anyone with information can contact the owner on Facebook at the Yate and Chipping Sodbury Classifieds page.