Poppy's Pet Shop & Parlour based in Huthwaite / Sutton in Ashfield. Supplying you with all your pets Local friendly pet supplies and Dog Grooming.
21/04/2025
We have attended the aftermath of yet another livestock worrying where a dog has attacked numerous sheep. This happened between Thursday 10th April and Friday 11th April in the Edale area where the footpath runs from Barber Booth up towards Harden Clough. As a result, two Lambs and a Ewe have been killed. A Tup (pictured below) was also badly injured.
This is the third time this flock has endured such unnecessary carelessness. Incidents like this have a significant and often fatal impact on the animal and it can be extremely traumatic for the farmer and their families. Not to mention the financial loss.
This is so easily avoided by keeping dogs on leads. It is the countryside, there will be livestock around. Most dogs may be friendly but they are still dogs with a prey instinct.
If you think you may have information that could assist this investigation, please contact us, using any of the below methods, quoting the reference 25000209467.
Website - We have crime reporting tools on the Derbyshire Police Website
Phone - call us on 101
RCT Facebook - send us a private message
You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website.
