Farmers are legally allowed to shoot a dog to prevent livestock worrying
A pregnant sheep has died after being chased by a French bulldog in Upton Country Park. The dog was seen off the lead between 4pm on Wednesday, March 1, and 4pm on Thursday, March 2, in the park, where it chased a group of heavily pregnant ewes.
One of the sheep later died, along with its unborn triplet lambs. Its death is believed to have been due to a heart attack caused by the stress of being chased in the park, near Northampton. Police are trying to trace the man who was with the dog. He is described as white, and of European appearance.With sheep now out in the fields with their young, dog owners across the county are being reminded to keep their pets on leads and under control. .
A spokesperson for the force said: "Anyone who saw the incident, or who has information about the identity of the dog owner, is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101, regarding incident number 23000133073."Incidents of livestock worrying should be reported online to the police or by calling the non-emergency 101 number. If the dog is in the process of worrying livestock and cannot be stopped, call 999.
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