SHREWSBURY – The Shrewsbury Police Department is asking for the public’s help in tracking down the person who abandoned a dog on Route 9 Sunday morning.
According to information published on the SPD social media accounts, the male German shepherd was discovered around 10 a.m., tied by its leash to a bench near the Christmas Tree Shops, 1000 Boston Turnpike.
According to witnesses, the person who tied the dog to the bench was seen leaving the area in a taxi cab.
Police say the dog is neutered and was wearing a black collar and a chain leash. The dog was not microchipped.
The dog is presently being housed at the Worcester Animal Rescue League but is not available for adoption.
Shrewsbury Police Department are asking anyone who recognizes this dog or has any information about its owner please to contact the Shrewsbury Police headquarters at 508-845-4681 or Shrewsbury Animal Control at 508-841-8421.
