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Five Puppies Found in Willoughby Dumpster as Police Open Investigation

Police have not cleared the dogs for adoption pending identification of whoever abandoned them.

Overview

  • A woman found the puppies in a crate inside the Parkway Apartments dumpster Monday morning and brought them to the Willoughby Police Department lobby.
  • Detectives have launched an animal abandonment case and requested tips from the public.
  • Coming Back Home Rescue in Willoughby Hills took custody and reports the puppies appear clean and healthy with no obvious signs of neglect.
  • The dogs are estimated to be four to six weeks old and remain unavailable for adoption during the investigation.
  • The rescue is seeking temporary fosters, puppy food and supplies, can arrange transport to approved rescues, and plans to post an Amazon wishlist.