Sheriff's Office asks for public's help in animal cruelty investigation

Lina PortmanMay 27, 2024

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Two of three puppies were rescued near the intersection of Moffat County Route 22 and Moffat County Route 24 on May 13, 2024. The Moffat County Sheriff's Office is investigating after three more puppies were rescued discovered deceased in the same place.
Moffat County Sheriff's Office/Courtesy Photo

On May 13, a Moffat County Sheriff's Office deputy discovered a deceased puppy near the intersection of Moffat County Routes 22 and 24. Upon further inspection, two more puppies were found deceased. All three had been shot.

Three other live puppies were also discovered and safely rescued at the same location. They are currently being cared for at the Humane Society of Moffat County.

All six puppies were males, approximately four months old.

The Moffat County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating the discovery and is asking for the public's help. Anyone with information about the puppies should contact the Moffat County Sheriff's Office at 970-824-4495. Tips can also be submitted through the Moffat County Sheriff's Office's Crime Watch app at CrimeWatch.net/us/co/moffat/sheriff/submit-tip..

A map showing where six puppies were discovered near the intersection of Moffat County Route 22 and Moffat County Route 24 on May 13, 2024. Three of the puppies had been shot and died; the other three were rescued and taken in by the Humane Society of Moffat County.

Moffat County Sheriff's Office/Courtesy Photo