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WOLCOTT, Connecticut (WFSB) — Wolcott Animal Control mentioned a canine, Mya, who not too long ago gave beginning, was discovered deserted at an intersection Tuesday evening.
Wolcott Police are trying to find the person liable for the canine and her puppies.
Animal Control Officer Roslyn Nenninger mentioned the state of affairs took a major psychological and bodily toll on the canine.
“It messes with her psyche as well as it’s physically affecting her because she’s still producing milk and unable to feed or relieve that, so we’re going to deal with some physical issues as well as some mental issues with the dog,” Nenninger mentioned.
Today, Wolcott Animal Control reunited 3 of the 7 eight day old puppies with Mya.
Menninger mentioned she observed an enormous change within the canine’s temper.
“She’s cleaning them loving them, doing her mother thing, no more whining, no more crying no more howling,” Menninger mentioned.
Wolcott police say the person who deserted the canine offered the puppies out of a automobile at a Walmart in Waterbury.
Chief Edward Stephens says he’s appalled by the entire state of affairs.
“It’s terrible, something terrible, it should never happen,” Chief Stephens mentioned.
The two puppies have been turned in by a person who purchased them. He helped observe down yet another and informed the police.
“He said it’s one of the hardest things to do, but it was the right thing to do. Yes, he loves dogs and he had no ill intentions with these dogs,” mentioned Chief Stephens. “There’s still four missing, and from what we know so far, they might be in Massachusetts. We’re still investigating that.”
Chief Stephens says the person accountable will doubtless face a number of fees.
“Cruelty and abandonment for the mother, and we’re going to see if we can charge for any other crimes. We’re going to work with Waterbury since these puppies were sold right in Waterbury,” Chief Stephens mentioned.
“We are still hoping that with the public’s help, we will be able to get information leading us to the 4 puppies that may still be out there,” Wolcott Animal Control mentioned.
Desmond’s Army, an animal advocacy group, is providing greater than $5,000 for info resulting in the arrest and prosecution of whoever’s accountable.
The division thanked the companies who introduced consideration to Mya’s state of affairs.
“Thanks to Desmond Army, Army’s Legacy, and R&R Roofing for their generous reward as well as all our media outlets and supporters on social media, the tips started coming into The Wolcott Police Department,” Wolcott Animal Control mentioned in a press release.
If you might have any info concerning this incident, you’re requested to contact Wolcott Police.
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