Three pregnant ewes injured by black dog with red collar: Stancombe
(GL6 - Monday, 22 February, 2010)

At around 4.30pm on Friday February 19th a black Labrador type dog with a red collar injured three pregnant ewes in a field at Stancombe near North Nibley, potentially causing damage to the un-born lambs.

Police are eager to speak to the owner of the dog and ask that anyone with any information about the incident contacts them.

Earlier this month Rural and Environmental Crime Officer for Gloucestershire Constabulary, PC Jon Palfrey, made an appeal to dog owners to be cautious when walking through farm land during lambing season, he said;

"At this time of year we would like to encourage dog walkers to be thoughtful when walking their pet around fields containing live stock.

"Whilst pet dogs are usually harmless and obedient their natural instinct to chase other animals can have detrimental effects on live stock, especially during lambing season.

"We suggest that if it is possible for you to take a route that doesn't cross fields containing ewes and lambs then that is the best option, but of course this isn't always possible.

"On these occasions we suggest that you keep your dog on a short lead and try and keep him or her calm until you are clear of the field."

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact PC Munro at Dursley Police Station on 0845 090 1234.

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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