Fogo Island RCMP is investigating the suspicious death of a dog reported to police on August 22, 2020.
Shortly after noon on Saturday, police were notified of the remains of a dog that were found near the shoreline of the ocean along Miller's Road in Fogo. The animal, which was heavily decomposed, was tied by its paw to a rock.
The dog is mid to large sized with blonde-colored fur.
The remains will be transported to the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer for an examination and the investigation is continuing.
Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact Fogo Island RCMP at 709-266-2251 or contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (TIPS is 8477), by Secure Web Tips at www.nlcrimestoppers.com, or by downloading the free and secure mobile app. Search the App Store for "P3 Tips". Electronic tips submitted to Crime Stoppers are encrypted, entirely confidential and completely anonymous.