Police arrest neighbour after family dog shot and killed in Ontario

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Ontario Provincial Police say they have arrested and charged a 67-year-old man after his neighbours' dog was shot and killed in Peterborough County.

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Ontario Provincial Police say they have arrested and charged a 67-year-old man after his neighbours’ dog was shot and killed in Peterborough County.

Police say they were called to the scene Sunday morning after the dog owners said their pet had been missing for about a week.

OPP say the family heard gunshots around the time the dog went missing and was led to believe their dog has been shot and killed by their neighbour.

An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patch is seen in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patch is seen in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Police say the dog’s body has since been recovered.

After speaking with all parties involved, police say they charged the neighbour with killing or injuring animals.

Police say he is expected to appear in court in September.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 13, 2025.

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