Shirley Police seize dog after abuse allegations

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Shirley Police said they seized a Border Collie/Australian Shepherd from its owners on Tuesday after receiving reports the dog was being abused. (COURTESY OF THE SHIRLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT)

SHIRLEY According to an announcement by Police Chief Samuel Santiago shared on the department’s Facebook page on Tuesday, police removed a border collie from its owner on Tuesday morning due to abuse allegations.

The dog’s owner is facing criminal charges for animal cruelty. Shirley Police officers served a search warrant this morning in the Great Road area to recover a Border Collie/Australian Sheppard, Facebook reads in part. The dog was seized from the owner and taken to a veterinarian for examination and treatment.

Asked for more details, such as how the police were informed of the situation, Santiago said the call came from a neighbor.

The matter is under investigation, he said.

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