Other Canine reports from the 1870s
10 cases, best-documented first. Page 1 of 1.
We map claims, not creatures. A case is what some source says someone saw or heard, with the link to that source. It is not proof that anything was there, and a retelling counts once, not as a second sighting.
Other Canine · Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 1879
Witness reports a strange animal killed valuable dogs in Montrose, described as fox-sized with shaggy hair and biting victims in the neck.
Other Canine · County Cavan, Ulster · 1874
An unknown animal killed at least 42 sheep, tearing open throats to suck blood and leaving cat-like footprints with claws.
Other Canine · Limerick, Munster · 1874
The town of Limerick experienced the same sheep-killing attacks as Caravan in mid-April 1874.
Other Canine · Limerick, Munster · 1874
A wolf-like animal killed sheep and attacked several persons who were later sent to an insane asylum.
Other Canine · Litchfield, Connecticut · 1879
Witness reports a tremendous snake was seen making its home in a swamp near the Housatonic Railroad and was shot at by hunters but escaped.
Other Canine · Windsor, Ohio · 1879
John Cumstock reported seeing the animal while crossing near Mr. [name]'s residence.
Other Canine · Hall County, Georgia · 1879
Witnesses report killing a huge horned snake measuring eight feet in length with a two-inch horn on its tail.
Other Canine · Flemingsburg, Kentucky · 1878
Witnesses on Fox Creek report a strange beast prowling the woods, killing dogs and making unearthly cries.
Other Canine · Cavan, Ulster · 1874
Farmers in Caravan reported an unknown creature killing sheep and draining blood from January to April 1874.
Other Canine · Lithuania · 1870
Witness reports a mad wolf in Sofki killed three people and wounded many others before being killed by peasants.