USPCA increases reward for information leading to conviction after dogs found dead in lough
A £1000 reward is now on offer
The USPCA has doubled the reward on offer for information leading to a successful conviction after the remains of two German Shepherd dogs were found in a lough near Aughnacloy.
The animals were found were tied together and weighed down with a dumbbell on Friday.
A £500 reward for information was originally put up, which has now been upped to £1000.
The animal charity is appealing to members of the public with any information to come forward immediately and alert the PSNI.
USPCA Chief Executive, Nora Smith said, “This is a horrific sickening case of animal cruelty, and we are appalled to see such barbaric abuse. We cannot comprehend the motives of anyone who can carry out such brutal attacks against vulnerable animals like this.
“Unfortunately, this is a stark reminder of the many challenges we are facing with regards to animal welfare in Northern Ireland. We are encouraging anyone with information that may assist the PSNI in their investigation to contact them on the 101 number.”
A PSNI statement said, “ Police are investigating following a report that two dogs had been discovered in a lake in the Carricklongfield Road area of Aughnacloy.”
Inspector Hughes said, “Officers received a report that the dogs were found weighted down in the water shortly after 7pm on Friday, 4th August.”
“The dogs were removed from the lake and have been taken to a vet where a post-mortem will be carried out in due course. We are engaging with the local dog warden.”
“Our enquiries are underway and anyone who noticed anything suspicious is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1562 of 04/08/23.”
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