A sheep has been left injured in the latest dog attack at Carisbrooke Castle – prompting an impassioned plea for owners to keep their pets on leads.
The latest incident is understood to be the 4th dog attack in the space of just a year.
It comes only a week after another of her sheep had to be put to sleep as a result of horrific injuries sustained in a separate dog attack.
Now, those raising awareness of the attacks have declared ‘enough is enough’ and have called for dog owners using the area around Carisbrooke Castle to take greater responsibility.
Police are said to be involved and are investigating the attacks.
A plea issued following the latest incident said:
“This has gone far beyond simply asking people to be more responsible.
“If you are walking anywhere around Carisbrooke Castle, or anywhere livestock is present, put your dog on a lead.
Article continues below this advertisement “We don’t care if your dog has brilliant recall. We don’t care if they’re normally friendly. We don’t care if they’ve walked past sheep a hundred times before without reacting.
“It only takes one time.”
Dog owners are also being reminded that a dog does not have to physically attack a sheep to cause harm, with chasing or worrying livestock capable of causing serious distress and injury.
The plea continued:
“Four attacks in a year. One sheep already dead as a result. Another now injured. And a Police investigation underway.
“How many more animals have to suffer before people understand?
“Keep your dogs on leads around livestock. There really is no excuse.”
