Dog dies from stab wounds

The beloved family dog Vuk.

A family dog has died after being found with stab wounds in its backyard in Dandenong.

‘Vuk’, an 11-year-old Maltese-Jack Russell cross, was found seriously injured in the Fifth Avenue backyard about 7.15am on 2 October.

The owners were set to drive Vuk to a vet but discovered their car’s tyre was slashed.

The dog arrived at a vet two hours later, and was put down due to his multiple injuries.

Any information to Greater Dandenong CIU on 9767 7487 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au