Pit Bull Found Dead In Box In Meriden: Police

MERIDEN, CT — The Meriden Animal Control is investigating after a pit bull was found dead in a box in Meriden on Tuesday. At about 9:35 p.m. on Jan. 9, Meriden Police responded to the intersection of Welles Terrace and Broadvale Road on the report of a dead dog that was found in a box, according to Sgt. Darrin McKay.

McKay said the dog was a female pit bull and it was found by an area resident that had been out walking their dog.

The pit bull showed no obvious signs of trauma and it was confirmed to be deceased at the time of the officer’s arrival, according to McKay.

“The dog was transported to the Animal Control Office by our officer in the box which it was found in and our Animal Control Office will be conducting the follow-up investigation from this point forward,” McKay wrote in a press release.

Anyone with any information regarding this matter is asked to contact the Animal Control Office directly at (203) 235-4179.

The dog was found near the property of the Meriden Humane Society, according to a post on Facebook.

“We are deeply saddened to report that a deceased dog was found on the property adjacent to ours this morning,” the Meriden Humane Society wrote in a post on Facebook. “When our staff was arriving to work, one noticed a discarded box and investigated, to discover a dog who had already passed. Animal control was notified and we have no further information on the dog or the circumstances surrounding its death. While the dog had not been a member of our MHS family, our hearts break for any life lost.

“We remind everyone who may find themselves no longer able to care for an animal that there are safe options for surrendering a pet. Hug your furs a little tighter today.”

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