Five sheep killed after worrying incidents in Aberdeenshire
Last updated 5th Mar 2018
Five sheep have been killed after incidents of alleged worrying in South Aberdeenshire.
A 47-year old woman has been charged after a Husky type dog got into a park in Netherley on Friday, 2nd March.
Separately, a 24-year-old woman has also been charged and will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal following an incident on the same day at around 12:00pm in Stonehaven.
No sheep were killed as a result of this incident however they were chased and distressed by a Gordon Setter type dog.
PC Liam Mercer said: "Sheep-worrying type incidents obviously have a financial impact on the farmers as well as causing distress to the other animals.
"Farmers are legally entitled to protect their livestock which can result in the destruction of a dog by shooting it. While no farmer wishes to resort to this option it is an option available and one that could quite easily be avoided if owners ensure that they have proper control of their dogs.
"Anyone with concerns or information regarding a sheep worrying incident should contact police on 101."