Police investigating a possible case of animal cruelty after a small dog was found dead near Port aux Basques

    Friday, 12 June 2026 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    The Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer is involved and police are looking to identify and speak to the dog’s owner.

    RCMP are investigating a possible case of animal cruelty near Port aux Basques. Police say a small dog was found dead in a lake about 2 kms outside the town on Route 470 yesterday. The dog was wearing a collar but no tag. The Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer is involved and police are looking to identify and speak to the dog’s owner.

     

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