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Dismay as deer killed by dog in Ashton Court
Dog walkers in Ashton Court have been urged to keep their pets on leads after a dog killed a deer.
Wild roe deer are among a large deer population at Ashton Court, with fallow and red deer also kept on the estate where the animals have been resident for more than 600 years.
trigger warning: photo of dead deer below
The sad site of a dead deer in Ashton Court Estate – photo: Dawn Pincott
Writing on the Friends of Ashton Court Facebook page on Thursday, Dawn Pincott said: “Sorry to post this but a sad day in Ashton Court today. Unfortunately a wild Roe deer attacked and killed by a dog. Bite marks confirmed this.
“There are lots of wild Roe deer in Ashton Court trying hard to survive with all the users.
“Please remember if you have a dog to keep it in sight at all times and if it’s likely to chase anything, please use a lead.”
Other members of the group criticised “irresponsible” dog owners.
Lee Patch added: “Why people can’t walk keeping their dogs in sight and under control is beyond me. Unfortunately the minority give the majority of us a bad name and more importantly a poor animal has lost its life unnecessarily.”
Main photo: Dawn Pincott
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