Crime & Safety

Beverly Police Looking For Owner Of Neglected Dog

The 10-year-old dog found earlier this week was underweight, malnourished and had dirty, matted fur.

BEVERLY, MA -- Beverly Police and the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s Law Enforcement Department are trying to find the owner of a 10-year-old dog that was found at the intersection of Charnock and Prosepct Streets earlier this week. The male dog was severely malnourished and underweight, and dirty with matted fur. The dog also had pain and discomfort from overgrown nails.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact Beverly Animal Control at mlipinski@beverlyma.gov or 978-605-2361, or ARL Law Enforcement at cruelty@arlboston.org or 617-426-9170.

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Photo by the Animal Rescue League of Boston.

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