The Haliburton Highlands OPP is looking into the shooting of two dogs that happened on October 21st.
Constable Michelle Scanlan says they received a report of two missing dogs on the 22nd. The hounds were last seen around Trappers Trail in the Municipality of Dysart et al. “The owners reported that their dogs came loose from their lead during the evening of October 21 and never returned home,” she explains. “Shortly after the dogs got loose gunshots were heard in the area.”
The two dogs were later found dead, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
“Since the incident occurred police have become aware of social media posts discussing the matter,” Scanlan says. “The OPP would like to remind the public that the person responsible for this has not been positively identified by police. The Haliburton Highlands detachment will be investigating any incidents that appear to be in response to this shooting.”
Anyone with information is asking to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers.Â