As the RSPCA reveals there were 1,910 reports of animals hurt by litter, it's feared poor waste disposal could lead to more injuries.
A 25-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty as part of an investigation into the discovery of 37 dead dogs, and the remains of four further animals have been found.
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