Animal Abuse, May 7

Lakeside – CCSO release.  On May 2, 2018 the Coos County Sheriff’s office Animal Control section was dispatched to the Lakeside County Park boat ramp. A citizen had found a portable cat carrier floating in the water near the dock. When the citizen pulled the carrier up he found three dead puppies inside the carrier. He called the Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center at approx 10:05 am. When an Animal Control Officer arrived the carrier was sitting on the dock. Inside the carrier the Animal Control Officer saw the deceased puppies which appeared to be small breed, long haired dogs, possibly Dachshund or Chihuahua type dogs. All three were white with brown or black patches. The puppies appeared to be approx three to four months old. The photo shows the carrier only. We are posting it to see if anyone recognizes it or knows who may have been involved in this incident. Coos County Animal Control is seeking the public’s help regarding this incident. If anyone has any information please call Animal Control at 541-751-2480.