On March 2, 2022, at 8:30 am, deputies responded to the 13000 block of Folkstone Circle, in the Village of Wellington in reference to an animal cruelty call.  Upon arrival deputies located a tan/black German Shepherd with gunshot wound(s) to her face and upper body.  The German Shepherd was immediately transported to Big Dog Ranch for emergency treatment.

After further investigation the deputies learned the shepherd’s name was “BELLA”.

PBSO is looking for the suspect(s) that committed this heinous act.

ANYONE with information on what happened to BELLA is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS.