Dogs Mysteriously Disappearing from County in Northern New York

What is happening in St. Lawrence County? Over the past three weeks police say there have been 15 dogs reported missing within a small radius. They are very concerned and are warning people in the area to make sure they take extra precaution and are asking anyone with any possible lead to come forward.

According to The Watertown Daily Times, police released a statement saying,

St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Deputies would like to warn the public and seek their assistance after receiving multiple reports of missing dogs over the last few weeks. The Sheriff’s Office and Dog Control Officer James McConkey have received reports from Lisbon, Canton, Potsdam, Norwood, Norfolk, Massena and Brasher with at least 10 dogs being reported missing over the past three weeks.

The release also included a full description on some of the dogs that are currently missing by area.

Brasher:

7-year-old yellow Lab and 3-year-old chocolate Lab, with same owner, both last seen on Sept. 4.

Colton:

Husky service dog, last seen at the end of April.

Massena:

9-year-old boxer, male, last seen Dec. 11.

9-year-old rat terrier, male, last seen earlier this month.

2 yellow labs, males, 2-year-old and 5-year-old, both with the same owner, last seen in September.

Morristown:

12-year-old Pomeranian, female, last seen late last week.

Norwood:

Ruger, 3-year-old yellow Lab, male, last seen December 2014.

Ogdensburg:

1-year-old yellow Lab, male, last seen in September.

7-and-a-half-year-old Red Pomeranian, male last seen in October.

4-year-old Pug mix, male, last seen in November.

7-month-old yellow Lab, female, last seen in December.

Potsdam:

Rusty, a sable and white rough-coat purebred Collie who resides on Emerson Road in Potsdam, last seen between 6 and 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 7

4-year-old yellow Lab, male, last seen on Dec. 14, from West Potsdam.

The article also indicates that police believe these are not all coincidental because of how long the dogs have been missing and the frequency of reports that have been filed. This shows how important it is to keep tabs on your animals at all times and never leave them unattended.