Rottweiler Puppy Found Dead Inside Car Trunk At Paterson Tow Lot

A dead, seven-month-old rottweiler puppy was discovered locked in a car trunk in a Paterson tow lot on Saturday, authorities stated.

Police responded to Generation X Towing around 10 p.m. after getting calls about a strong odor in the area, NJ.com reported.

Paterson Animal Control Officer John DeCando told NJ.com that the puppy may have been trapped in the car for three days before dying, and that the act of shutting it in the trunk was likely deliberate.

According to DeCando, the dog’s owner – who is also the owner of Generation X Towing – reported the animal missing three days before it was found.

Police are conducting an ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information about the incident should call Paterson Animal Control at 973-881-3640.