Family horrified after dog burned alive

Published Monday, 27 August 2012
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A Lisburn family have said their friendly collie dog will never be the same again after she was set alight by teenagers.

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Cody was doused in flammable liquid before being burned alive in the Maghaberry Road area.

Natalie Agnew said her young son alerted her to two youths walking down their lane at around 9am on Sunday, but when she went to investigate she could not see anyone and the dog did not respond.

"It was about an hour and a half later Cody appeared. We saw her running past the window all burned and bleeding.

"I didn't think it was her. I thought it was some strange animal. She was unrecognisable," explained Mrs Agnew.]

"She had very little fur left and big patches of raw flesh, it was not until I opened the door and smelt the burning that I realised it was her."

I’m sure she will not be the same again. She was so trusting of people and so friendly.

Natalie Agnew

The Agnews took Cody to the vet, who was initially unsure if she would survive the burns. But the collie is now walking about, albeit on strong pain relief, and the full extent of her injuries is not yet clear.

Ireland international Stephen Ferris, who grew up nearby, described those who carried out the attack as "cruel" and asked his Twitter followers to contact him if they have any information.

People have also expressed their support for Cody and the family on Facebook and Martin Agnew said they appreciate the response of people who are equally horrified at the attack.

"Everybody's been looking out and keeping their ear to the ground. It's not going to help our dog but it will maybe help somebody else's.

"If somebody can do that to a dog what can they do to anything?" he asked.

Police investigating the attack have appealed for anyone who may have seen the incident to get in touch.

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madeline in buckingham wrote (258 days ago):
I was so sorry to hear about this dear little dog who was so cruelly treated words fail me how on earth can human beings treat an animal like this they are not worthy of even walking in his shadow i hope the law catches up with them i hope they experience the same pain this poor little animal experienced god bless him at peace no longer in pain, i send the family love and prayers x
Conor in Derry wrote (269 days ago):
I too could not watch the video. These are evil sick scum bags that should not be aloud on the street. I hope they are caught, named and shamed on the front page of the paper.
James in NI wrote (269 days ago):
I can't actually write what I really think about this as it would probably get me in trouble. I'll just say, I hope they at least get some time inside. If so, hopefully for them, there won't be anyone equally as angry about this on their wing. I'll leave it at that. Get well soon Cody.
JaJane in Keene wrote (269 days ago):
I couldn't watch the video. The "youths" who did this are psychopaths. They NEED to be off the streets. Please find them before they do it to a human being. Sick Sick Sick. prayers for Cody and his humans.
Patrick in Maghaberry wrote (270 days ago):
All descent people who live in Maghaberry are disgusted by this awful cruelty to a family pet. The two who did this are evil and we don't want them in our village. The police will catch them.
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