A dog in an advanced stage of decomposition was spotted floating out at sea near Ta’ Cenc area.

The dog was apparently tied to a shipping basket.

The Office of the Commissioner for Animal Welfare posted a video, taken Sunday, of a decomposing dog floating about three nautical miles from Ta’ Cenc.

The post said that today, it might be found in Popeye’s Village or Gnejna area, according to the direction of the current.

Commissioner for Animal Welfare Alison Bezzina said in a Facebook post that these “atrocities” happen on a daily basis.

“The feeling is of unimaginable anger and frustration and at the same time absolute helplessness is soul destroying,” Bezzina said. She said that the culprit must be caught.

Bezzina appealed for whoever spots the dog to contact the Commission so that they can check if it is chipped and figure out a definite cause of death.

The Commission for Animal Welfare appealed for anyone to come forward with information as to who committed the act of “cruelty and cowardice,” and to contact the Office of the Commissioner for Animal Welfare on 2292 8618. It said that the person can remain anonymous.