Officers from the Northern Neighbourhood Policing Team are continuing to investigate the ‘dumping’ of four newly born puppies close to the Balladoole Northern Civic Amenity Site around one month ago, on Thursday 6th October 2016. The puppies were abandoned near to the Northern Civic Amenity Site in a tied plastic bag.

Sgt Richards said:

“I am appealing to members of community particularly members of the dog fraternity. If you know anyone who has a border collie that appeared pregnant around late August which was expecting a litter I would ask you to come forward so we can rule you out of the enquiry. Whoever abandoned the puppies clearly had access to a motor vehicle, they may even have borrowed a car and whilst remaining open minded, I suspect they will be from the north of the island.”

The gestation period for dogs is approximately 63 days and both the police and the MSPCA are unsure if these four puppies are the complete litter or if there are any other puppies from the litter. The likelihood is the mother of the litter would be showing signs of expecting.

This incident has clearly had an impact on the islands community who are an island of animal lovers. If you have any suspicions about a friend or neighbour who has a dog which is of the collie breed particularly if the dog is of the merle variety please get in touch with Ramsey Police on 812234

I don’t know what the reason is for discarding four beautiful dogs, it may be through financial hardship or the litter may simply be unwanted. If that person was you then I want to appeal to your conscious and ask you to come forward.”

Anyone who has information is asked to contact the police or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.