Pair accused of dog slaughter opt for jury trial

The two men who allegedly shot 33 dogs on a rural property north of Auckland have elected to be tried by jury.

Tony Campbell and Russell Mendoza both face animal cruelty act and firearms charges.

Today the owner of the dogs told 3 News he has been receiving death threats.

The SPCA says the shootings are New Zealand’s worst atrocity against animals and the first time they've been seen on camera. MORE>>