RCMP investigate dog abuse

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Published on Friday, November 4, 2016

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Manitoba RCMP continue to investigate an incident in which a pair of dogs went missing before one of them was discovered dead days later.

On Wednesday, Oct. 19, at approximately 4:30 pm, Minnedosa RCMP responded to a complaint of missing dogs in Clanwilliam, Manitoba. Officers attended a residence to discover there was damage done to the dog kennels and the property. Two dogs, Duke (Norwegian Elkhound Husky cross) and Duchess (Norwegian Elkhound Border Collie cross), were gone. An investigation was launched.

On Sunday, Oct. 23, Duchess was located deceased and Duke was located severely injured. The owner of both dogs located them together in the southwest area of Clanwilliam. Duchess has been sent to a veterinarian in Winnipeg for autopsy. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with potential information is asked to contact Minnedosa RCMP at (204) 867-2916, Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com