Sick dog found abandoned in trash bin, Ann Arbor police seeking info on owner
A dog that was suffering from a medical problem was found abandoned inside a deep trash bin in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and officers are asking the public for information leading to its owner.
The assistance call was made about 11 a.m. Tuesday, reporting the discovery of the dog amid the trash, the Ann Arbor Police Department reported. The male dog, described in police reports as a pit bull mix, was not wearing a collar nor was it microchipped.
Officers noticed the dog had a large abscess or tumor on the left side of its ribs.
Ann Arbor police officers worked with Washtenaw County Animal Control crews to get into the trash bin and lift the dog out. The animal is now getting medical treatment at the Humane Society of Huron Valley.
On Wednesday, the humane society issued an update that the dog was starting to adjust to the rescue situation and went out for an evening walk. "He didn't seem to want to go far but enjoyed sniffing around and taking treats. He had a big day! Please know that, regardless of how he ended up in the dumpster, the majority of our community is filled with compassionate people like all of you -- that always gives us hope, and we hope it does for you as well!"
Police ask that anyone who may recognize the dog or has information about its owner to call the AAPD front desk at 734-794-6920.
