Durham Police are looking for any information that would assist in two separate cases involving dogs that were located in poor health in North Clarington.
On October 3, Clarington Animal Services located a stray dog near Concession Road 10 and Mosport Road in Bowmanville. The dog described as a Pitbull Terrier mix was extremely emaciated and taken to a veterinary office in Newcastle. The dog passed away several days later due to health conditions, said a police statement.
On October 13, around midnight, a citizen located a female Pitbull Terrier mix dog which was black and white in color. The dog was located in extremely poor health near Concession Road 9 and Enfield Road in Clarington. The dog was taken to a local veterinary clinic to get medical attention. The dog is now recovering.
Investigators are working with the Provincial Animal Welfare Services and an investigation is underway to locate the owners of the dogs or anyone who may have information on this investigation. They are being treated as separate cases but there appears to be some similarities in both cases.
If you think an animal is in distress or is being abused, call 1-833-9-ANIMAL (264625). Provincial Animal Welfare Services – https://www.ontario.ca/page/animal-welfare
Anyone with information about these incident are asked to call D/Cst. Hilliard of the East Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1657.
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