WHEN we first heard reports about dogs going missing, presumed taken by organised dog fighting rings, we approached the story with scepticism.
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We had asked local police about it and were told there was no evidence this was happening.
Then the reports of dogs going missing multiplied so we decided to dig a little further. We have posed the question about dog fighting rings but we do not claim to have the answer one way or the other.
One side of the story comes from the grief-stricken owners, who are convinced their pets have been taken and that the mysterious appearance of paint on their fences suggests they were stolen. On the other side is the word of caution from the pet detective, who is convinced it’s all an internet hoax, made worse by pranksters daubing paint on fences where dogs have disappeared.
As we were going to press on Tuesday, we learnt of further dog disappearances that look suspicious and we will report on them in coming days.
We certainly do not intend to create undue fear in the community but we do want to raise awareness about the need to keep dogs properly secured. That need was borne out by the horrific attack by two pitbulls in Bomaderry recently. One family’s cattle dog and the two pitbulls were put down as a result.
Like all animal lovers, we hope the stories about the dog fighting rings are false – the thought of humans profiting in that way is distressing in the extreme. But until we know for certain, we urge everyone who owns a dog to take every step necessary to keep them secure.
