Injured Chihuahua pup found abandoned in Santa Rosa Dumpster
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (KTVU) - Authorities in the North Bay are searching for clues a week after an injured Chihuahua pup was found abandoned in a Dumpster on the Santa Rosa Junior College campus with two broken legs.
On the morning of Tuesday, October 27, an SRJC employee found the puppy injured inside a large dumpster located at the SRJC Bech Parking Lot near the greenhouse in Lark Hall.
The employee took the puppy to a local animal hospital, where the animal was given medical attention for two broken legs. The staff at the animal hospital notified Sonoma County Animal Services, who took custody of the puppy and is conducting an investigation.
The Santa Rosa Junior College District Police Department was notified the following day and is assisting with the investigation.
The pup had no tags or electronic chip that might provide identification. Currently, the person who is responsible for puppy’s injuries and throwing it in the dumpster is unknown.
Authorities are asking anyone who was in the area around the time of the crime who may have witnessed anything suspicious or who has any information regarding the case to contact Sonoma County Animal Services Officer Justin Ofster at (707)565-7100.
The District Police are also asking everyone to be aware of their surroundings while on campus and to immediately report any suspicious persons or activities to (707) 527-1000.