ODFW: Herd Dog Killed By Baker County Pack

According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, a herding dog was killed over the weekend by pack of wolves. Investigators were called to the Middle Bridge Loop area Sunday morning, after a livestock producers reported that his 40-pound Kelpie herding dog has been killed roughly 150 yards from their house. ODFW said the carcass had been scavenged and most of the muscle tissue and organs were missing.

The remains were examined, and the hair was shaved around the injuries. There were over 15 premortem bite punctures approximately 1/8” in diameter, as well as tears at least 1/8” wide and up to 1/2 inch long on the back and inside of the right front leg. The location, size, and number of tooth scrapes are consistent with wolf attack injuries on dogs.

The depredation is attributed to the Keating Pack.

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