Graphic pictures of a dog with its hind leg severed have been posted on citizen journalism website, STOMP.

The mongrel, named Kiwi, is possibly a victim of animal abuse. It was rescued by STOMPer Wendy, with its hind paw severed and its leg stripped of flesh and skin, leaving its bone clearly exposed.

Wendy said: "A couple of stray dogs have been rescued recently with unimaginable injuries.

"You may feel uncomfortable looking at them, but this is what really happened to our fellow local dogs in Singapore.

"Being strays are never easy, it is even worse if there are such losers out there, targeting at these helpless animals.

"We call this girl Kiwi.

"No one could imagine the ordeal this helpless girl has to go through.

"Now we just hope that Kiwi can survive this hell."

According to a recent update on the STOMP website, the dog had lost its leg to an illegally laid trap.