Public plea for information after 'much loved' dog Rory killed

Rory, a much-loved family dog, died after he was attacked in Palmerston North on Saturday. Photo: Supplied A family dog has been mauled to death on a popular r…

RNZ · 2026-06-17T02:56:57.000Z

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Ben Sullivan2026-06-17T02:58:57.000Z

Man that's absolutely gutting. Poor Rory. Hope they find the dog that did it.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-17T03:09:57.000Z

You're right, it's a bloody disgrace.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-17T03:16:57.000Z

Typical Palmerston North council. Do something about dangerous dogs before this happens.

Hayden Kelly2026-06-17T03:25:57.000Z

won't do anything. Mate had his dog attacked and they said 'civil matter'.

Hayden Kelly2026-06-17T03:36:57.000Z

ffs why can't people control their dogs. My lab got attacked last year, still traumatized.

Ben Sullivan2026-06-17T03:45:57.000Z

Exactly. Owners need to be held accountable.

Sky Murphy2026-06-17T03:59:57.000Z

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Public plea for information after 'much loved' dog Rory killed

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poor doggo r.i.p rory 😢

Phoenix Reid2026-06-17T04:31:57.000Z

they'll just blame the victim and move on. Seen it before.

Phoenix Reid2026-06-17T04:24:57.000Z

Where's the owner of the attacking dog? Probably let it roam free again tonight. Pathetic.

Alex Rivera2026-06-17T04:48:57.000Z

to my neighbour too. Council gave a warning and that was it.

Alex Rivera2026-06-17T04:42:57.000Z

Yeah nah I'm done with this city. Walk my kids along that track every weekend.

Kai Thompson2026-06-17T05:32:57.000Z

waste of space, the lot of em

Kai Thompson2026-06-17T05:07:57.000Z

they never catch these dogs. Council just waits for it to happen again.

Sky Murphy2026-06-17T05:35:57.000Z

so sad for the family. can't imagine losing my dog like that.

Reagan Shaw2026-06-17T05:25:57.000Z

My dog was attacked on the riverside walkway last month. Councils response was a joke. This is sadly no surprise.

Sky Murphy2026-06-17T05:50:57.000Z

heartbreaking. That dog was part of someone's family. Hope whoever owns the other dog steps up.

Phoenix Reid2026-06-17T06:03:57.000Z

i walk there daily, always see dogs off leash. it's an accident waiting to happen.

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