UPDATE: OPP told Barrie 360 in an email on Thursday evening that the dog is okay and recovering comfortably.
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OPP are investigating after a dog was shot while walking last weekend with its owner in the Simcoe County Forest in Clearview Township.
This happened Saturday afternoon around 3:30 around Bear Alley near Centre Line Road.
Police say the dog's injuries are consistent with a shotgun blast.
They believe there was a witness and are hoping that person will come forward.
Anyone with information should call Huronia West OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at anonymous at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
feature image via Ontario Provincial Police