USPCA offers £500 reward for information on ‘unforgivable’ mutilation of dog

The Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is offering a £500 reward for information leading to a successful conviction after the discovery of mutilated dog remains in the Derrybeg / Meadow area of Newry.
By Philip Bradfield
Published 1st Mar 2021, 22:12 BST
Updated 1st Mar 2021, 22:17 BST
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The animal welfare charity was alerted of the incident on Friday evening by a member of the public and have since been coordinating with the relevant agencies to investigate the circumstances.

USPCA Chief Executive, Brendan Mullan, said, “This horrible discovery is incredibly troubling for all of us at the USPCA, PSNI and Council Animal Welfare, who we are working with to determine the cause of death and whether the mutilation occurred pre or post mortem.

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“Regardless of the circumstances or motive, it is absolutely unforgivable for an animal to be subjected to this type of vicious abuse and cruelty,” continued Brendan.

The UPCSA have appealed for information on a missing black Staffordshire Bull Terrier, similar to this, in connection with the case, though not the dog in this photo.The UPCSA have appealed for information on a missing black Staffordshire Bull Terrier, similar to this, in connection with the case, though not the dog in this photo.
The UPCSA have appealed for information on a missing black Staffordshire Bull Terrier, similar to this, in connection with the case, though not the dog in this photo.

“The USPCA is thankful to the member of the public for bringing this distressing case to our attention and we are urging anyone with information that could help the investigation, to come forward immediately.

“If you have any information regarding this incident which could aid the investigation, particularly in relation to the sighting of a black Staffordshire bull terrier dog approximately ten years of age, please contact the USPCA on 028 3025 1000 immediately.

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