Animal Cruelty? Dead Pit Bulls Found In Dumfries ICYMI

DUMFRIES, VA — Authorities are investigating potential cruelty to animals charges after two American pit bull terriers were found dead Sunday afternoon in the area of Cherry Hill Road near the railroad tracks, according to Prince William County Police. The dead dogs were taken to a state laboratory where a necropsy indicated both dogs were around 3.

Shortly before 4 p.m., animal control officers responded to the scene after a report from a caller who'd been walking along the path and found a dead male pit bull inside a duffel bag, which he had unzipped. After animal control arrived, they found another pit bull, this one a female, a short distance away in a plastic storage container.

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On Tuesday, the lab reported its results. The cause of death could not be determined. Additional analysis is being conducted. Because of the condition in which the dogs were found, animal control officers are investigating the incident as a potential cruelty case.

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