Three dogs shot and killed in northern Ont., police investigating

Brigitte Renaud posted this cropped photo of the dogs that were shot and killed last weekend. (Photo courtesy of Brigitte Renaud)

Ontario Provincial Police are appealing for the public’s help for information on who shot and killed three dogs last weekend in Verner, Ont.

“Police are seeking the public’s assistance with an investigation involving cruelty to animals,” an OPP news release said Monday.

Nipissing West OPP was alerted Saturday that three Great Pyrenees dogs had been shot and abandoned in a ditch off Deer Lake Road in Verner.

“Officers are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual(s) involved in the destruction and abandoning of these animals,” police said.

The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with Verner’s community Facebook page full of angry reactions.

‘Shame on you’

“Whoever did this ... I hope you are found (whether they are) your dogs or not,” one person said.

“Absolutely disgusting.”

“Whoever did this better get what they deserve for this unacceptable cruelty of those fur babies,” said another.

“Shame on you.”

Anyone with any information on the investigation is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. Ref. E250278293