Crime & Safety
'Dumped Dog' Found Abandoned In Naugatuck Industrial Park: Police
The abandoned dog was found near a plastic crate in the road, and both the dog and the crate were covered in feces, according to police.
NAUGATUCK, CT — Police and Naugatuck Animal Control are asking for the public's help identifying the owner of an abandoned dog found over the weekend in the Naugatuck Industrial Park.
In a news release, police said the "dumped dog" was found in the area Saturday near a plastic transport-type crate in the road, which suggested a prolonged period of confinement.
Both the dog and the crate were found covered in feces, according to police.
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Anyone who may have seen this act of abandonment or with any information that could aid the investigation is asked to contact Naugatuck Animal Control directly at 203-729-4324.
A confidential tip can also be shared through the department's tip line at 203-720-1010.
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"Both the Naugatuck Police Department and Naugatuck Animal Control appreciate the cooperation and support of the community in this matter," police said in a news release.
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