OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – The mystery of the seven missing dogs in Outagamie County remains unsolved.
They all went missing in a matter of five weeks.
Deb Lewis, Fox Valley Humane Association Director spoke with WLUK
“The longer the time goes on, the less likelihood we’ll be able to find them and reunite them with their families.”
But Outagamie County officials remain hopeful. A case is now open with the county Sheriff’s Department.
Vicki Prey, Outagamie County Humane Officer, says that’s the good news.
“It gives us a lot more resources. We don’t want anybody to ever give up.”
The Humane Association has been looking into this case for weeks. But Prey is now more sure than ever that foul play was a factor.
“What we’re leaning towards is possibly theft for profit”
Lewis says they’re all large dogs.
“Between 65 and 75 pounds. Three of them are Huskies, two of them are Labradors, and two of them are large mixed breeds”
Many of the owners also found their missing dog’s collar cut.
County officials want to make clear that stealing a dog is a felony.
Any one with information is asked to report it.
