A spokesperson for Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council said:
“The council continues to give careful consideration to the case of the abandoned dog, known as Max. Members attended an urgent meeting on Monday evening to discuss the latest position and next steps.
"We are continuing to engage closely with the USPCA and it has been agreed that a further assessment will be conducted by one of their recommended experts as soon as possible. Max remains safe and well and no further action is currently planned.”