Chapter 78
SEVENTY-EIGHT
RIPTON GAZETTE
CANINE KILLER STRIKES AGAIN!
By Editor-in-Chief, Erin Mackie
A dog was rescued, just hours from death, by its owner in what is believed to be another strike by the Canine Killer.
Imogen Wood, owner of The Wood Oven in Ripton, found her dog severely ill and managed to transport him to the local veterinary practice.
The vet, Stephanie Prosser, said the dog was suffering from liver failure as a result of being poisoned, much like the other animals found in the area.
The dog – Arthur – was discovered on land belonging to the individual believed to be the Canine Killer. This person cannot be named for legal reasons. The dog is currently undergoing treatment.
19 February
RIPTON PRIMARY, YEAR 6
Erin Mackie, Tilly’s mum
I can’t believe it – caught in her own garden! 10:08
Lorna Fielding, Phoenix’s mum
Maybe she’ll get that pool filled in now. 10:10
Nicole Wilson, Bella’s mum
Was she there when you found him? What did she do? Deny everything, I suppose? Wash her hands of him? 10:11
Imogen, Rosie’s mum.
She drove Arthur to the vet’s actually. 10:13
Cheryl, Aisha’s mum
What, she helped? Don’t tell me it’s out of some sort of guilt complex. 10:13
Stacey, Fred’s mum
This gets sicker and sicker. 10:14