Henry County Sheriff’s investigators are seeking information that will help resolve an animal cruelty case, according to a release.
On Nov. 2, around 10:05 a.m., officers were notified that four puppies had been found abandoned. The puppies had been left inside an animal carrier that was abandoned in a field near the 6000 block of Dyers Store Road.
Animal Control Deputies responded to the scene and discovered
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that three of the dogs were deceased. The surviving dog was taken to a veterinary clinic for treatment. The dogs were a mixed breed estimated to be 10 weeks old.
A nearby resident told authorities that they saw a vehicle parked in the area where the dogs were found on Sunday, October 30. The vehicle was described as a 2008 – 2010 Honda Ridgeline, beige in color, driven by a black man.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at (276) 638-8751 or Crimestoppers at 63-CRIME (632-7463).
The Crimestoppers Program offers rewards up to $2,500 for information related to crime. The nature of the crime and the substance of the information provided determine the amount of any reward paid.
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