bigredbusa. although no time seems to have been given when this despicable act took place, i have agree to some part with you concerning the chances of poachers killing this family pet. poaching a game estate with what i gather was a heavy calibre rifle which was quoted, killed the dog, doesn't seem to be the act of poachers who would use dogs or a smaller silenced weapon for poaching. and to discharge a weapon so close to a probably lit up house as the owners release thier pet for it to relieve itself really does beggar belief. it brings hunting into disrepute and also does nothing but