Investigation underway after Massachusetts dog found with second-degree burns

NORWOOD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – Police and animal welfare officers are searching for the general public’s assist in determining who could have triggered second-degree burns to a canine.

In a joint assertion from the Animal Rescue League of Boston and Norwood Police, a one-year-old mixed-breed canine, now named Annie, is presently of their care after being discovered as a stray alongside Route 1 in Norwood. She had a leash and collar, however no tags or microchip.

Norwood’s animal management officer was involved for Annie’s welfare, contacted the Animal Rescue League, and took her to their animal care middle in Dedham.

Investigators report that Annie had second-degree burns on her head, neck, shoulders, entrance limbs, and stomach. She was then taken to Tufts Veterinary Emergency Therapy and Specialties in Walpole for a number of days of intensive 24-hour care and ache administration.

“Annie has returned to [the Animal Rescue League’s] care however has an extended street, maybe months, of restoration forward of her,” the assertion added, noting that the company and their companions are commited to offering needing care.

They added that regulation enforcement can also be investigating who could have been chargeable for the accidents.

The case is now being investigated as a case of animal cruelty and abandonment. Anybody with data is requested to contact Norwood Police at (781) 440-5100 or the Animal Rescue League’s regulation enforcement division at (617) 426-9170 x110 or by way of e mail.

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