Council issues statement after locating owners of dead dog found in bloodied blanket in Farington Park
Lancashire County Council has issued an update after locating the owners of a dead dog found in a bloodied blanket in a park.
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An investigation was launched after the Frenchie-type dog was found dumped in Farington Park on Sunday, August 31.
Chloe Otter, 33, from Leyland, said her niece and her friends had made the grim discovery of the dog that had been buried with its toys in a shallow grave.
Cabinet Member for Parks, Events and Culture, Councillor Matthew Farnworth said they were aware of the incident and that an invesigation was underway.
He previously said: “The dog was buried in the park by its owner around three weeks ago and we are currently investigating.”
Providing an update, he confirmed that the owners had since been located and the dog had now been cremated.
He added: “Following the owners of the dog found in Farington Park being identified by the police, we have contacted them advising of the byelaws that are in place and that burying of pets in our parks is not permitted.
“The owners understood their mistake and have advised that the dog’s remains have now been cremated at the pet crematorium.”