Two dog owners were cited after their pets killed at least six sheep near Eugene last week, the second similar incident in the area in the past month, an official said.

Devon Ashbridge, a Lane County spokeswoman, said Jose Paredes and Dylan Hatch were both issued $435 fines in connection with the Wednesday attack, which occurred in the 89800 block of Fir Butte Road. The men decided to euthanize both dogs, which Ashbridge believes were Rottweilers.

She said authorities have no indication whether the attack is connected to a similar incident that occurred nearby earlier this month. Over 40 ewes and newborn lambs were killed in that attack.

At least two dogs were involved in the attack earlier this month. Investigators haven’t been able to identify what animals were responsible, according to Ashbridge.

At least six sheep were killed and eight injured in the most recent attack, Ashbridge said.

Someone who saw the attack was able to provide a description of the dogs involved and indicate where they had run, Ashbridge said. Authorities were then able to identify the dogs and their owners.

The owners were cited under Lane County code and aren’t being charged with crimes, Ashbridge said. She didn’t know the name of the sheep owner.

-- Jim Ryan; jryan@oregonian.com; 503-221-8005; @Jimryan015

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