Vancouver Island police investigating goat suspected killed by dogs
Posted January 10, 2026 11:43 am.
Last Updated January 11, 2026 11:21 am.
The Nanaimo RCMP is investigating after a goat was killed in what’s believed to be an attack by dogs earlier this month.
Allegedly, two large dogs entered an unfenced property in the village of Cedar, southeast of Nanaimo, and attacked a goat.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER LIVE!The owner told police that his animal later died of its injuries.
Police believe the dogs to be a Rottweiler and Rottweiler-pit bull mix.
Investigators talked to the homeowner about security measures and suggested using social media to find out who owns the dogs.
