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23/01/2006
Injured dog may not have had throat cut
Police have reported that a six-month old puppy believed to have had its throat cut in a violent attack, may have suffered the injuries through its own collar.
It is also believed that the animal may have had the injuries for some time.
Earlier, it had been thought that the animal had had its throat cut in a vicious act of cruelty, and then thrown over a fence in the Cliftonville Avenue area of North Belfast.
The incident was reported to police at around 9.30pm last night and the dog was immediately taken to a veterinary officer for treatment.
After an examination, it has since been said that the injuries may have been sustained some time ago, possibly by the dogs collar being too tight.
The puppy has been described as a black Labrador/collie cross and approximately six-months old.
Police have asked for anyone who may have been in the area at around 9.30pm and witnessed anything suspicious to contact them in North Belfast.
They have also appealed for anyone who may own the dog or know of the whereabouts of its owners to contact them on 0845 600 8000.
(EF/SP)
It is also believed that the animal may have had the injuries for some time.
Earlier, it had been thought that the animal had had its throat cut in a vicious act of cruelty, and then thrown over a fence in the Cliftonville Avenue area of North Belfast.
The incident was reported to police at around 9.30pm last night and the dog was immediately taken to a veterinary officer for treatment.
After an examination, it has since been said that the injuries may have been sustained some time ago, possibly by the dogs collar being too tight.
The puppy has been described as a black Labrador/collie cross and approximately six-months old.
Police have asked for anyone who may have been in the area at around 9.30pm and witnessed anything suspicious to contact them in North Belfast.
They have also appealed for anyone who may own the dog or know of the whereabouts of its owners to contact them on 0845 600 8000.
(EF/SP)
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