Puppies found in duffel bag, abandoned on street
Philadelphia, PA (US)

Incident Date: Thursday, Jan 10, 2008
County: Philadelphia

Disposition: Open

Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

The SPCA wants to know who abandoned two pit bull puppies on a Philadelphia street corner. The puppies were put in a duffel bag and left at the intersection of 23rd and West Moreland streets in North Philadelphia.

The puppies were brought in by Philadelphia police officers and are being evaluated by veterinarians to see if they're OK.

The SPCA and the police department are investigating.

Anyone with information on any of the cases can provide it through the organization's Web site, PSPCA.org or by calling the shelter's main number, 215-426-6300, and asking to speak with an investigator.

Identities of the callers are kept confidential.

References

• MSNBC - Jan 10, 2008
• Philly.Com - Jan 11, 2008

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