The goat was dumped on Albyns Lane in Romford (Credit: RSPCA)
A member of the public found the male tri-colour goat on Albyns Lane on Monday morning.
The woman took the animal into her house, but it passed away before the RSPCA arrived.
Inspector Jen Wildman from the animal welfare charity is investigating the case.
She said, “A woman was passing by when a black pick-up truck being driven by two men stopped and they told her that there was an animal in the road and that they should call a vet.
“She was suspicious and went to investigate, and found the poor goat dumped in a lane. He was very weak and collapsed, and couldn’t stand or walk.
“This poor goat needed help and veterinary attention but, instead, he was dumped by the side of the road and left in pain,”
The pick-up truck was thought to be new and the driver of the truck was described as of athletic build, in his mid 50s and with grey hair.
The RSPCA, which has already received more than 82,000 calls to its rescue line this winter, is making enquiries in the local area.
Anyone with information should get in touch with the RSPCA.
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