Police say the German Shepherd attacked a lamb and two ewes in Rainton near Thirsk.
A lamb has died after being attacked by a dog in North Yorkshire, police have said.
A large German Shepherd was seen attacking sheep in a field in Rainton near Thirsk at about 11:20 BST on Wednesday 26 April.The lamb died of its injuries, and the force is now appealing for the public's help to track down the dog's owner.Sheep worrying can include dogs attacking animals physically, running after them or chasing the sheep around.
A landowner by law, and as a last resort for protecting their livestock, is able to shoot a dog which they believe is worrying sheep.
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