A man has been charged after allegedly killing his dog in Esperance.
The 61-year-old man allegedly attacked his two-and-a-half-year-old Labrador Border Collie cross with an axe on Saturday, April 21.
Tragically, the dog died as a result of the injuries he sustained in the attack.
The Nulsen man has been charged with cruelty to animals and is due to appear before the Esperance Magistrates Court on May 15.
Madora Bay man charged after police find stolen items on Nambeelup property
Authorities work to contain crude oil spill in waters off Kwinana
Alcoa Children's Festival returns to Kwinana
Armed man arrested in Port Kennedy
Rockingham, Port Kennedy teens charged over serious Northbridge assault
Police seek witnesses to serious crash in Pinjarra
Local artist Emma Blyth inspires community to raise $10k for Mandurah kids facing hunger
Hunt continues for Baldivis ATM thieves
Channel 7 Mandurah Crab Fest a cracking success