CAMPVALE resident John Greenwood was devastated after finding his dog, a Jack Russell named Clyde, had been shot more than 15 times with a crossbow and left at the back of his property.
The family is offering a cash reward for any information which helps police convict whoever is responsible.
Mr Greenwood said that on Friday, May 7 the seven-year-old dog disappeared from the family home at about 1pm.
Mr Greenwood later found the dog dead at the rear of the property with numerous puncture wounds to its head and body.
Also at the scene was a discarded length of yellow plastic mesh which Mr Greenwood said could have been used to transport the dog's body.
He said a lack of blood led him to believe the dog had been killed elsewhere.
"It took me about half an hour to call the police because I was just so upset," he said.
"We had Clyde since he was a pup.
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