Police are appealing for information from the public after a family dog was shot in Deniliquin over the weekend.

The four year old labrador was found with an air rifle pellet wound around 7pm Sunday night.

After undergoing emergency surgery to remove the pellet the dog, Willow, is now in a stable condition but has suffered internal injuries as a consequence of the shooting.

Inquiries are continuing and police are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact Deniliquin Police Station or Crime Stoppers.

Information is treated in strict confidence.

The public is also being reminded not to report information via the NSW Police social media pages.

Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000

Deniliquin Police Station: 5881 9299