A canine discovered useless in some New Jersey woods has sparked a legal investigation by police.
The husky was discovered about ten ft into an remoted, wooded space off Clinton Road in West Milford, and police mentioned the canine had already handed. Now investigators are working to trace down who the canine belonged to.
“It was arduous, it was very troublesome. An animal lover myself, there is no cause for one thing like that,” mentioned Rich Adamonis, a volunteer on the animal shelter on the town.
The not-for-profit animal rescue is providing a $1,000 reward for any info relating to how the canine might have ended up within the woods.
“It’s lots of money nevertheless it’s actually vital — animal cruelty all through the nation is one thing to be taken severely, and we’re right here to assist the police and group at massive,” mentioned Adamonis.
Police shared a submit on social media in hopes of getting the general public’s consideration. They say proper now the canine’s demise is being handled as a legal investigation.
“Depending on how the investigation goes, it may be very severe,” mentioned West Milford Police Dept. Captain Anthony Parrello.
Investigators have mentioned they’re following up on suggestions, however the husky wasn’t microchipped and didn’t have any tags. A yellow and blue bungee twine was discovered hooked to the collar, police mentioned, as they await a necropsy. The collar was a black one generally discovered on-line.
For now, police are hoping to get some assist from the general public in figuring out the canine and its proprietor. Adamonis mentioned that within the days for the reason that canine was discovered, the group has helped almost double the reward as extra info is anticipated.
“People care and it is a caring group. I feel folks took this very personally, to listen to and see this, it’s insupportable,” Adamonis mentioned.
