The owner of a dog shot dead in France is looking for witnesses. She says she did not see anyone else in the area at the time of the shooting.

A complaint was filed and a gendarmerie investigation has been opened. The owner is appealing for information on the shooting to help her find out what happened to her dog. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255.