Capt. Dana Nigbor said walkers discovered a dog Sunday along the White River Trail in Geneva Township that had been wrapped in a blanket and shot.
Deputies believe the dog was a female Bull mastiff, yellow in color with a black face and weighed about 90 pounds.
Officials said the dog had been shot eight times.
Police have been unable to locate the dog's owners and hope anyone who recognizes the blanket comes forward.
Cindy Wrobel, a Walworth County Humane officer, said the dog was not microchipped.
The 2- or 3-year-old dog appeared to have been in good health as well, she said. The dog had all its teeth, trimmed nails and was well-groomed. There was also matted fur around the neck, suggesting it had worn a collar.
"I'm sure somebody has to know or have seen something, knows somebody who had a mastiff that no longer had a mastiff. Anything could help," she said.
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| Officials released this photo of the type of dog found and the blanket it was found wrapped in. |
"With no identification, you know the chances that we will find someone are probably slim, but we're holding out hope, so maybe we will have justice for her after all," Wrobel said.
For now, the body of the dog is being held at the Lakeland Animal Shelter. The shelter plans to hold the dog for 7-10 days and if there are no leads after that, they will make plans for cremation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Walworth County Sheriff's Office online at www. tipsoft.com. Click on 'For Citizens,' then 'Submit a Web Tip.'
(WISN - Sept 17, 2014)
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