A Queenstown farmer is putting out a warning to dog owners after dogs mutilated eight of his sheep at Wilson Bay last Sunday night. "People just need to take responsibility for their dogs, the owners of these dogs are as much at fault as the bloody dogs are. Under the Dog Control Act, White points out, anyone witnessing a dog attacking stock may seize or destroy it. The owner of the dog is liable for a fine not exceeding $3000, and a court can also order the dog to be destroyed. The owner of stock, or his/her agent, can also either seize or destroy any dog running at large amongst stock.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 23, 2022 13:53 UTC