An investigation has been launched after a beloved household canine was mistakenly put down by an animal management officer.
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An investigation has been launched after a beloved household canine was mistakenly put down by an animal management officer.
The incident occurred on Friday, September 22 within the Gisborne space.
Family canine Sarge was taken from a property in a fenced space, totally collared and chipped, a social media submit stated.
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Those who knew Sarge took to Facebook in a submit remembering him as a beloved member of the family.
In the submit, it says that Sarge was instantly put down earlier than the household had the prospect to gather him from the pound.
“If you know our bro, you know he’d never ever hurt a fly unless that fly tried to hurt his Mum.”
The Gisborne District Council has apologised in an announcement saying it seemed to be the fault of human error, the place the canine was mistakenly recognized.
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The household has been contacted by council management with the intent to debate the case additional.
Support will probably be given to the Animal Control Officer concerned, who’s recovering from the incident.
The social media submit ends with a tribute to Sarge.
“Rest in peace My Bro Sargie. You were never just a dog to us, you were and will forever be our family.”
