Dog abandoned, left at roadside
Marina, CA (US)

Incident Date: Monday, Jan 12, 2009
County: Monterey

Charges: Misdemeanor
Disposition: Open

Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

The SPCA for Monterey County is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who abandoned a dachshund in Marina.

Abandoning an animal is punishable as a misdemeanor under state law.

The dachshund was dumped at the end of Bayonet Court off Abrams Drive about 10 a.m. Monday by a female driving a burgundy sport-utility vehicle, the SPCA said.

The dachshund, named "Annie" by SPCA staff members, is 8 to 10 years old and is now safe, the SPCA said.

To report cases of animal abandonment, call the SPCA's investigations department at 373-2631 or 422-4721, extension 213. Calls are confidential.

To safely surrender an unwanted animal visit the SPCA, which is open every day of the year.

If you have information on this case, please contact:
373-2631

References

• Contra Costa Times - Jan 15, 2009

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