Calgary police dismiss abuse complaint about dog, focus turns to fundraising

CALGARY – Calgary police say they are no longer looking into a complaint about an abused dog, but will investigate a fundraiser involving the case.

Alyssa Hatfield and her fiance Cameron Edmonds told police two weeks ago that their husky cross had been taken from their backyard.

Edmonds said that he searched the neighbourhood and found the pet hog-tied and with a belt around its muzzle.

Police say they found unexplained inconsistencies with the complaint, but aren’t closing the case.

A total of $1,700 was raised on an online fundraising site for the dog’s vet bills.

Animal abuse has been a high-profile issue in Calgary since a cat and starved dog were found dead in a Calgary alley with their mouths taped shut.

People have donated $72,000 on the same crowdsourcing site as a reward to find those responsible.