By XAVIER SMERDON
A WYNDHAM animal rescuer has slammed the actions of thugs who stole two dogs from a Werribee backyard and threw them out the window of a speeding car last week, killing them.
Police were appealing for witnesses after the bodies of a staffey and a maltese shih tzu were discovered by a witness on Heaths Rd.
A Victoria Police spokesperson said it was believed the dogs had been baited out of the yard and thrown from the car as it approached Purches St at around 12.15am on Wednesday.
The dogs belonged to a family with three children.
Kerry Gebert established Puppy Tales Rescue in April 2012 and she has since saved more than 400 dogs from being abused, neglected and abandoned.
Ms Gebert told Star she was “disgusted” by the actions of the dog killers.
“Words can’t even describe how I feel,” Ms Gebert said.
“I’m completely gutted for the family that the dogs were stolen from. I couldn’t imagine anything worse.
“For them to be just disposed of like they were rubbish or garbage is just disgusting.”
Ms Gebert said she had seen horrific cases of dog abuse and neglect in Wyndham, the worst of which involved a chihuahua which required emergency surgery.
However the dog, called Rosie, died shortly after surgery and Ms Gebert has since established a foundation in her name, Rosie’s Wish, to help raise money to pay for future urgent operations that will save dog’s lives.
The Victoria Police spokesperson said they were looking for a vehicle described as an early model white 4WD or van that is believed to have been involved in the murder of the two dogs.
Detectives are appealing for anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area or has knowledge about the dogs’ deaths is to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au
For more information on Puppy Tales Rescue and Rosie’s Wish, visit www.facebook.com/PuppyTalesRescue
