Two pit bulls found stabbed and mutilated
Melbourne, VIC (AU)

Incident Date: Saturday, Jun 28, 2008

Disposition: Open

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The discovery of pit bull terrier corpses in a Melbourne park has saddened RSPCA staff who said it was gruesome and "a despicable act".

Two dogs were found in Reservoir with multiple punctures, stab wounds and one had a slit throat.

The RSPCA said the animals most likely had been victims of a dog fighting syndicate.

The organisation has investigated eight dog fighting incidents in Victoria in the past year.

RSPCA inspector Allie Jalbert said the perpetrators continued to get away with it because of the criminal elements involved and secrecy.

"It's all underground," she said.

References

• Herald Sun - June 28, 2008

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