There has been another horrific case of animal cruelty in Sydney's west with the discovery of a dog set on fire.
RSPCA officers are sickened by this latest attack - the second case of animal cruelty in just a day.
A passer-by at Knight Park in Yennora found the male terrier cross and took it to a local vet.
He had severe burns and had to be put down - it's believed the animal was deliberately set on fire.
It comes after a female cattle-dog cross was discovered hanging from a tree in the RAAF Memorial Park at Mt Druitt.
The dog was hung by its leash - and it's estimated it had been there for a couple of days.
The RSPCA says they can't tell if the animal was dead before being strung up but it had no other signs of injuries.
RSPCA Inspector Slade Macklin says they're determined to catch those responsible.
“I’d look forward to the… harsh penalty to come down. You’d be looking at, under the new crime act about five years… five years behind bars.”