Poodle Mix Found Severely Injured, Wandering In Cambridge: MSPCA

CAMBRIDGE, MA — Those caring for a poodle mix found wandering with a broken leg in the area of Alewife Station and Fresh Pond Parkway in Cambridge on Tuesday are seeking information on the dog's owners.

The dog — now known as Carrot — is believed to be a roughly 6-year-old poodle mix. She was found underweight with a broken leg and injuries on her face consistent with her mouth being taped.

"Someone found this dog in a parking lot and brought her to a local veterinary clinic," said MSPCA-Angell Law Enforcement Director Chris Schindler. "Staff there called Cambridge Animal Control, and officers reached out to our Law Enforcement team to help."

Carrot was brought to Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston and cared for overnight in the Emergency Department, where staff determined that the break in her front right leg was so severe that it would require amputation.

"Unfortunately, between the severity of the break and the necrotic tissue in her leg, Carrot will need to have it removed," Schindler said. "While she's getting the care and love she needs to heal, we're going to try to find out more about how she came to be in this condition."

Carrot was found with no identification tags and has no microchip.

"We're working with Cambridge Animal Control to try to find out more about Carrot's past," Schindler said. "To do that, it's imperative that we get some help from the public."

"If anyone knows anything about this dog and her owner, please get in touch with us."

Anyone with information is asked to submit a tip online or by phone at 617-522-6008 or 800-628-5808.

Staff treating Carrot say that despite everything she's been through, she's incredibly sweet, and there is confidence that she'll live a happy life once she's healed.

Her availability for adoption will be determined at that time.

Those who would like to donate to help the MSPCA-Angell care for Carrot and other animals like her are asked to donate here.