According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Department several animals were found dead on Sunday morning in the Bill Butler Spur area.

The department says three horses, a pit bull, and a husky were killed. At this time, the department believes the attack could have been done by a large cat/animal.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office, as well as the Tompkinsville Police Department, say the area where the attack happened is close to an apartment complex. They are asking the public to please keep a close eye on small children and animals when they are let outside. They're asking everyone around the area to use caution.

The Sheriff's Office says Kentucky Fish and Wildlife diagnostics team are on their way from Frankfort to examine the animals.

We have a reporter headed to the scene to learn more about what has happened and will continue to update this story as information becomes available.