Kelowna RCMP confirm puppy buried in park was stillborn or already deceased

Kelowna RCMP are dispelling any misinformation that may have come from the Loseth Park issue.

Residents of a Kelowna neighbourood were shaken earlier this week when they learned that someone had buried a puppy at a nearby park in what was said to be a potentially ritualistic event.

Now, RCMP are dispelling any misinformation that may have come from the Loseth Park concern.

“In reviewing the information, it appears as though someone decided to bury what is believed to be a deceased newborn or stillborn puppy in Loseth Park,” RCMP said in a statement.

“At this time there is no concern of foul play or animal abuse. That being said, we’d like to speak with whoever was responsible for putting the animal there and remind the public that there are services available for relocating deceased animals and pets.”

RCMP said they typically defer reports concerning the well being of animals to the SPCA, though they take them very seriously and have recently assisted with other investigations of animal abuse by owners.