$5K reward offered for information on dog dumped in Naugatuck

NAUGATUCK, Conn. (WTNH) – A non-profit is offering a $5,000 reward for information that will help locate the owner of a dog dumped earlier this month in Naugatuck.

According to the Naugatuck Animal Control, a resident found the dog on June 3 off of Great Hill Road by Schildgen Pond. The dog was then rushed to a local hospital for signs of a heat stroke.

The dog, who is estimated to be about eight months to a year old, also showed obvious signs of neglect. He has made a recovery after being in the ICU and is now in the care of animal control.

Desmond’s Army Animal Law Advocates is now offering a $5,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest and protection of the person responsible for the conditions and abandonment of the dog.

Anyone with information is asked to call (203) 729-4324 or (203) 720-1010 for the confidential tip line.

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