THIS is the unwanted dog left abandoned outside a train station that was so sad he was crying.

The poor black Staffie-type pet was seen being tied to railings by a man who then climbed into a taxi and left it with only a takeaway tray filled with water.

An hour later the dog was still loyally waiting for his heartless owner to return, while crying and whining.

A kind-hearted member of the public heard him and reported him to staff at Eastbourne Railway Station.

Local dog wardens collected him later and took him to the council-run kennels where wardens are now trying to trace his owner.

If they fail they hope the dog can be rehomed like Kai the Shar-Pei crossbreed who was abandoned at a Scottish train station with a pillow, a bowl and a toy.

A spokesperson for Eastbourne Borough Council said: “We were called on Wednesday afternoon with a report of a dog tied up and left for more an hour at Eastbourne Station.

“We collected the dog which is now safe and well in kennels. We are trying to trace the pet’s owner who we urge to contact us.”