Pregnant Loaghtan Ewe killed in dog attack

Monday, 23 March 2015 00:00

A further call for responsible dog walking has gone out following the grizzly death of a Manx Loaghtan Ewe.

It's thought the animal which was due to lamb imminently was killed by a dog on a farm in the Little Mill Road area of Onchan.

It happened sometime between 8.30am and 1.00pm on Friday of last week.

The two unborn lambs didn't survive the attack either; the farmer and his family are deeply saddened by the loss.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police headquarters on 631212.

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