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Emaciated, Dead Dog Left Outside Animal Rescue League In Dedham

Police are seeking the public's help in finding whoever dumped a pit bull-type dog at the ARL in October.

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Police are seeking the public's help in finding whoever left an emaciated, dead dog outside the ARL in Dedham last fall.
Police are seeking the public's help in finding whoever left an emaciated, dead dog outside the ARL in Dedham last fall. (Shutterstock)

DEDHAM, MA — Police are investigating the death of an emaciated dog that was left outside the Animal Rescue League in Dedham.

The male, pit bull-type dog was found by an ARL on Oct. 25. A necropsy determined the dog was severely malnourished.

Surveillance footage from Oct. 23 showed an SUV-type vehicle with two people inside entering the ARL property and dumping the dog on the walkway. Police believe the vehicle is a Nissan Rogue.

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After months of investigation, police and the ARL are asking the public for tips. A press conference is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact ARL Law Enforcement at 617-470-4266 x110 or email [email protected], or Dedham Police Detective Kevin Mahoney at 781-751-9301 or email [email protected].

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