Police say they have received a report of a dog having reportedly been poisoned in Newtownards.
No further details are available, but the incident is believed to have happened in the Londonderry Park area.
The report was made to police via social media.
Police say this matter is being looked into further by officials in Ards and North Down Borough Council.
“Please be aware of this if you walk your dog(s) in that area and if you have any information about a dog having been poisoned there, in the last couple of days, please ring Council on 0300 013 3333 or Police on 101,” said a police spokesperson.