A dog tied up in its yard in Invermere was shot and injured May 7.

Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment NCO S/Sgt. Marko Shehovac reported that a pit bull, tied up in his yard in the 1700 block of 10th Avenue, was shot with a pellet type gun resulting in a projectile being lodged into the dog.

“The resident in the house heard what was described as a popping sound and when they went out to investigate observed their dog was bleeding from a wound,” Shehovac said, adding, “Our local vet examined the dog and determined that based on x-rays the damage was caused by a pellet. The dog was cleared to return home, with the vet stating any attempt to remove the pellet may cause more injury.”

Anyone having any information in regard to this incident is requested to contact the Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment.

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