Abandoned puppy found in Mass. euthanized, police investigate as animal cruelty
Police have been investigating an animal cruelty case in which two puppies were found abandoned in Randolph earlier this month, according to police. One of the puppies was in such bad condition that veterinarians decided to euthanize it.
On the evening of Aug. 1, a passerby found two puppies abandoned along a walkway between the Martin E. Young Elementary School on Lou Courtney Drive and Barbara Road, Randolph police said in a press release . The passerby quickly notified police, and the puppies — a male and female around 11 weeks old — were immediately taken to VCA Weymouth.
"Unfortunately, shortly after arrival, it was determined that due to the extent of the condition of the male puppy, the most compassionate recourse was to provide him with a peaceful passing," police wrote.
Two 11-week-old puppies were found abandoned in Randolph on Aug. 1.Randolph Police Department
Randolph police are now asking the public to help them identify "the individual(s) responsible for dumping these helpless dogs," the police department wrote. Investigators believe the suspects are likely basement breeders who live in Randolph or a neighboring community.
The puppies are of mixed breed — possibly some sort of shepherd or hound mix — and have "a distinct black tail," police said. The female puppy is not currently up for adoption.
Two 11-week-old puppies were found abandoned in Randolph on Aug. 1. Police are looking to identify the person or persons who abandoned the puppies. Investigators believe the suspects may be basement breeders, and note that the mix-breed dogs have "a distinct black tail."Randolph Police Department
Randolph police are asking anyone who thinks they may have seen suspicious activity in the area on or around Aug. 1 or who knows of home breeders in the area that breed similar dogs to contact them.
Those with information about the case are asked to call Detective Kevin Aldred at 781-963-1212, police said. Alternatively, you can submit an anonymous tip by texting "Randolph" to 847411 or by downloading the Randolph Police Department application onto your Apple or Android phone.
No further information about the case has been released.
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