9 Puppies Abandoned In 5-Gallon Bucket Found On Road In Union County

CLARK, NJ — Nine puppies were found abandoned inside a five-gallon bucket along a roadway in Clark on Thursday night.

The Clark Township Police Department is asking the public for help to get information pertaining to the nine puppies that were abandoned on Raritan Road and Frances Drive.

The puppies were found in the bucket at around 4:15 p.m. on Thursday when a Good Samaritan alerted the Clark Police after seeing the bucket moving, according to the Associated Humane Society(AHS).

They were brought to police headquarters and then given over to the (AHS).

"Tragically, one puppy had already died by the time they arrived at AHS. The remaining eight were freezing, starving, severely dehydrated, and infested with fleas. The puppies, estimated to be just about two weeks old, were swiftly triaged to our veterinary team for immediate care," said AHS.

"Our team mobilized quickly," said Jerry Rosenthal, CEO of the Associated Humane Societies. "The veterinary staff prepared for intake, while one of our shelter managers stepped up to foster these critical puppies in her home. Their condition is serious, but we’re doing everything we can to give them the chance they deserve."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Headquarters at 732-388-3434 or email Det. Paul Sosnowski at psosnowski@clarkpolice.org.

AHS is asking the public to help support the care of these puppies by donating to their designated fund. These donations will provide essential medical treatment, warm bedding, nourishing food, and other critical supplies.

"These puppies have already endured so much in such a short period of time," said Rosenthal. "With the community’s help, we can ensure they have the love and care they deserve."

To donate visit ahs.givecloud.co/PuppyRescueMission.

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