RSPCA Queensland find a dead dog tied to a tree near Bald Hills, Brisbane, Tinchi Tamba Boat Ramp

A dead dog has been found tied to a tree with a blunt force trauma wound in a deliberate act of animal cruelty.

The body of a male American Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross was discovered tied to a tree in Bald Hills, north Brisbane, just over a week ago on August 14.

A member of the public came across the dog in the bushland across from Tinchi Tamba Boat Ramp.

The body of a male American Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross was found on August 14 with a blunt force head injury 

The dog was discovered by a member of the public in the bushland across from Tinchi Tamba Boat Ramp (dog’s location marked with a red ‘X’)

RSPCA rescuers initially thought the dog died after becoming tangled in the rope but vets later made the sinister discovery of a severe injury on the pup’s head.

They believe the dog was hit on the head and then left tied to the tree for about four days in a frightening act of cruelty.

RSPCA Queensland spokesperson Emma Lagoon said it was unclear whether the dog’s owner or a stranger hurt him.

It is not known whether the dog was hurt by its owner or if it was lost and hurt by a stranger

‘We don’t know if the owner chose to do this or if the dog is lost and belongs to someone else,’ she told Courier Mail.

‘Whatever way you look at it, it’s horrific to think that this is how this poor dog spent its final moments. There are always other options.’

The RSPCA asked anyone with information about the incident to report it and urged pet owners unable to take care of their animals to ask for help.

‘If you need help with your pet, please, please, please, contact the RSPCA or a rescue group for help. We can help rehome pets when people have no other options,’ it said.