UPDATE: Feb. 3 at 2 p.m.
Following an investigation by the Jessamine County Sheriff's Office, a dog stabbing case that occurred on Saturday in Nicholasville has been ruled a case of self-defense involving a "dog-on-dog attack/dog-on-human attack," the Jessamine County Sheriff's Office reported.
According to the sheriff's office, investigators spoke with a person-of-interest during the investigation that included multiple interviews, eyewitness statements, and the evaluation of evidence.
After consulting with the Jessamine County Attorney, officials reported that "we have found no probable cause to support criminal charges at this time."
Further, the dog's condition was reportedly "untreatable," and "euthanasia was chosen as the compassionate option," according to officials.
Original Story:
The Jessamine County Animal Care & Control center is seeking information in a dog stabbing case that occurred on Saturday in Nicholasville.
A social media post reveals that Jessamine County animal control responded to a call at Tates Creek Estate reporting that a dog had been stabbed multiple times.
The post states that the canine's owner was notified about the incident, however animal control did euthanize the dog due to the severity of its injuries.
Now, Jessamine County law enforcement and animal control are seeking further information about the incident.
