Waikato District Council’s Animal Control team are appealing for information after finding a dog in Whatawhata that has
been shot multiple times with an air gun.
Animal Control Team Leader Tracey Oakes says the dog has been shot more than 10 times.
“We received reports of a stray dog living under someone’s cabin on Maori Point Road, in Whatawhata. When we went to the
property we found a young female pup, less than 3 months old, with air gun pellets in her face and muzzle, and other
wounds to her head.”
The pup was taken to the vets for treatment, where they found more than 10 pellet wounds to her head, legs and body.
“Due to the nature and location of her injuries we suspect she was tied up first before being shot.”
Animal Control have put notices in letterboxes appealing for information.
“We have told nearby residents so that they can keep a close eye on their pets, because we would hate to see this
happening to another animal. We are also asking for people to let us know if they have any information that may help us
find who is responsible for this cruelty so that we can pass it on to the relevant authorities.”
The dog is currently being cared for by the Waikato SPCA and is expected to make a full recovery, however she will need
to undergo several surgeries.