Waldorf, MD – The owners of a commercial farm in Charles County are grieving the loss of two beloved dogs—both shot to death over the Independence Day weekend.
“It’s just not clear what happened,” Charles County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Diane Richardson told The Bay Net. Authorities are not sure if the killings were intentional or random.
The two dogs—Benelli, a female, and her male offspring Bear—were reported missing Friday evening, July 3. The dogs’ owners, who operate Zekiah Farms in Waldorf, stated on the business’s Facebook page that the deceased animals were located Monday, July 6 in the area of Bryantown Road and Booth Place.
“These were friendly and loving dogs,” the owners stated in their post. “They play with school children and customers who come to visit the farm. They are always around animals and would not hurt any. This was a mean, hateful and senseless crime. Please help us find who would do this to loving animals.”
Richardson said police have no leads at this time. Police have determined that the weapon used was a rifle.
Anyone with information should contact the Charles County Sheriff’s Office at 301-932-2222 or contact Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. Crime Solvers offers a reward of up to $1,000 for a tip that leads to an arrest.
Contact Marty Madden at marty.madden@thebaynet.com