Owners Located After Five Cane Corso Puppies Found Abandoned

Police in Massachusetts have located the owners of five Cane Corso puppies that were found abandoned across two towns last Saturday.

The puppies, which were only about eight days old, were discovered in various locations throughout Oxford and Charlton. According to CBS News, the animals appeared malnourished and uncared for when they were first found.

“We definitely wanted to figure out who would do something like that, something so inhumane or insensitive, to take the puppies,” Oxford Police Chief Jeromy Grniet told CBS News. “We have other alternatives for them, if they couldn’t care for the puppies, we could’ve helped them.”

The search for answers in Oxford and Charlton

The discovery began on Nov. 7 when officers found the litter scattered in different spots. Two puppies were located near Federal Hill Road in Oxford, while another two were found near the intersection of Clara Barton Road and Main Street. The final puppy was found near Buffum Dam Road in Charlton, CBS News reported.

Investigators received a tip suggesting the dogs originated from a residence on City Depot Road in Charlton. Police believe the puppies went missing sometime between Thursday, Nov. 5, and Saturday, Nov. 7.

The investigation is currently focused on determining the circumstances that led to the abandonment. While the owners have been identified and agreed to surrender the puppies, authorities are still working to establish exactly what occurred during the window when the animals went missing.

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“We’re trying to figure out what happened. Obviously, these puppies didn’t appear there on their own,” said Jeromy Grniet.

Investigation into abandonment continues

Animal control officers in Auburn are currently providing care for the five puppies. Although the owners have surrendered the animals, no charges have been filed at this time as the investigation remains active.

Chief Grniet has appealed to the community for assistance in piecing together the timeline of the incident. He specifically said that residents with surveillance footage might be able to provide critical evidence.

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“You got Ring cameras, just give us a call, let us know, we can try to put things together,” Grniet told CBS News.

The Oxford Police Department continues to look into the matter, and anyone with information regarding the movement of the puppies between Nov. 5 and Nov. 7 is encouraged to contact local authorities.