These are the horrific injuries suffered by a greyhound which was dumped by the roadside covered in dog food after being used as bait for illegal dogfights . Bentley was left to die in a quiet country lane with puncture wounds over his body , including deep cuts to his neck and wounds to his legs . The five-year-old greyhound was found on the border between West Boldon and Sunderland on Monday night with biscuits attached to his collar and his body smothered in dog food . This led to suspicions that he was used as bait in a dog fight and another animals may have attacked him . WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT . Bentley was left to die in a quiet country lane with puncture wounds over his body , including deep cuts to his neck and wounds to his legs . He was taken to the King 's Road Veterinary Practice in Sunderland by freelance dog warden Lisa Scott and is now recovering after emergency surgery . 'Everyone is absolutely disgusted by what has happened to this dog . It looks like Bentley was used for dog fighting , ' said Miss Scott . 'It appears someone has set another dog onto him . This other dog was probably kept starving and has been attracted by the smell of the food smothered over Bentley and the biscuits around his neck . He has then been attacked badly and suffered terrible injuries . ' Bentley is now recovering at the home of volunteer Beverley Reed , from South Shields . He was found with biscuits attached to his collar and his body smothered in dog food , leading to suspicions that he was used as bait in a dog fight . The greyhound is slowly being nursed back to health after surgery and is being cared for by Beverley Reed ( pictured ) from South Shields . She said : 'Bentley is such a gentle and lovely dog . When I first brought him home , he was unsettled at first but he had a good sleep the next night . 'He is also eating well now and is a lot brighter . The vets have been fantastic in helping him to recover from such nasty wounds . 'There is still some way to go but he 's getting there . ' Northumbria Police investigated the incident and said there is no evidence of a criminal offence . Bentley 's ordeal prompted dog lovers from across the region and other parts of the country to donate more than £1,500 to help towards his care . Susan Oliver , 42 , of Wardley , said : 'Bentley 's injuries were horrific and made me sick to the stomach . I ca n't believe someone would do this to the poor animal . 'Those responsible should be found and punished severely . ' Bentley 's ordeal prompted dog lovers from across the region and other parts of the country to donate more than £1,500 . Mark Brown , manager of MyPetStop , said : 'Everyone has been horrified by what happened . We ca n't believe Bentley has suffered such injuries . So we decided to give him a big treat . 'Our main business is boarding and looking after pets , but we also have a grooming salon and hydrotherapy pool . 'Once Bentley is feeling better we will invite him here , give him a bath , groom him , give him a swim in the pool and offer him treats from our shop . 'We want to show that there are still people out there who care for animals . ' Leanne Plumtree , RSPCA spokesman for the North East , said : 'We have n't had any calls to our cruelty line about Bentley the greyhound , but it sounds like he was in a terrible state when he was found . 'If anyone has any specific information about Bentley they can contact us on the RSPCA 's inspector appeal line 0300 123 8018 and leave a message for RSPCA chief inspector Michelle Charlton . ' A police spokesman said : 'The dog has been treated and it is believed no criminal offences have been committed . ' He was left to die in a quiet country lane with deep cuts to his body ( left ) , legs and neck ( right )
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT : Greyhound was dumped by the roadside . Bentley suffered puncture wounds and deep cuts to his neck and legs . five-year-old was found covered in dog food with biscuits on his collar . Greyhound is believed to have been used as bait in illegal dog fights . He is recovering after surgery and £1,500 has been donated to help him .