TWO sheep have been killed and two others had to be euthanised following injuries caused by dogs.
Two dogs were seen chasing sheep on farmland in Moreton-in-Marsh on the morning of Thursday, April 20.
The dogs killed two sheep, and two other sheep had to be euthanised due to their injuries.
One other sheep was injured during the incident.
The dog owners have agreed to financially cover the loss, but police are now warning dog owners of the dangers that dogs can cause when off the lead around livestock.
Two sheep were killed by dogs in Moreton-in-Marsh & two others had to be euthanised. You must ensure a field/area has no livestock in it before letting a dog off the lead - it's the law to keep your dog under control. More here on the sheep worrying incident: https://t.co/kwZqpcW5p2 pic.twitter.com/qSsGQXvHam
— Cotswolds Police (@CotswoldsPolice) April 24, 2023
Police say dog owners must ensure a field or area has no livestock in it before letting a dog off the lead.
It is the law to keep a dog under control and the responsibility falls with the owner.
A landowner by law, and as a last resort for protecting their livestock, can shoot a dog which they believe is worrying sheep, and then notify police within 48 hours.
Allowing a dog to worry or attack livestock is a criminal offence.
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