UPDATE: East Windsor Police Locate Person Who Left Suffering Pit Bull in Woods

Update, Nov. 20

East Windsor Police have located the person who had custody of the pit bull at the time it was abandoned, which was not the owner.

Police said the owner is cooperating with the investigation and the person that placed the dog in the woods could face animal cruelty charges.

The gray female pit bull had been rushed to Enfield Animal Hospital and police said the dog had a tumor and unknown internal damage. Police said the dog was in very poor health and “may have been deteriorating for quite some time.”

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An abandoned female pit bull suffering from significant medical issues has been euthanized, according to the East Windsor Police Department.

Police said the gray female pit bull was found lying on a pink blanket in the wooded area of East Road. The pit bull was unable to walk and it was clear she had medical issues that needed attention, according to police.

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The town’s Animal Control Officer responded and rushed the pit bull to Enfield Animal Hospital, however, police said due to her significant medical problems she was put to sleep humanely.

“These medical issues were not from abuse and it was clear someone wanted her to be found due to her location just off the road,” Police posted on Facebook. “Despite this, we are saddened someone dumped her here as there is always other options if unable to care for your pet. If anyone has any information on the owner of the pit bull we would like to hear from you at 860.292.8240.”

Photo via East Windsor Police Department