article_snippet: The greyhound is slowly being nursed back to health after surgery and is being cared for by Beverley Reed (pictured) from South Shields .
article_snippet: Beverley Reed (pictured) from South Shields said: 'Bentley is such a gentle and lovely dog.
article_snippet: Northumbria Police investigated the incident and said there is no evidence of a criminal offence.
article_snippet: Leanne Plumtree, RSPCA spokesman for the North East, said: 'Leanne Plumtree, RSPCA spokesman for the North East haven't had any calls to Leanne Plumtree, RSPCA spokesman for the North East cruelty line about Bentley the greyhound, but it sounds like he was in a terrible state when he was found. '
article_snippet: If anyone has any specific information about Bentley anyone has any specific information about Bentley can contact Leanne Plumtree, RSPCA spokesman for the North East on the RSPCA's inspector appeal line 0300 123 8018 and leave a message for RSPCA chief inspector Michelle Charlton.'
article_snippet: A police spokesman said: 'The dog has been treated and The dog is believed no criminal offences have been committed.'