Dog found abandoned on Christmas in Washington County porta-potty
CALIFORNIA BOROUGH (KDKA) — California Borough police said a puppy was found abandoned inside a portable toilet at Rotary Park on Christmas.
When you take a look at the dog, it's hard to imagine where he came from. He was energetic as ever on Thursday in the hands of Sherry and Kent Knight. But 24 hours earlier, he was found abandoned in a porta-potty.
"I think we're going to call you Kringle," Sherry Knight said.
The Knights are the CEOs of Pet Search, a volunteer animal rescue home fostering network in Washington County that started in 1986. They were called by the animal control officer to take the pup in.
Police told KDKA that around 2:18 p.m. Wednesday, someone knocked on the department's door to tell officers they saw the dog in the portable toilet at Rotary Park. The responding officer said someone had to have placed the animal inside sometime during the seven hours prior.
Police are now investigating as the Knights care for the dog.
"It could have been an unwanted Christmas gift. Or someone got it and all of a sudden the landlord said they couldn't keep it," Kent Knight said.
They believe the puppy is eight to 10 weeks old and have some thoughts on his breed.
"From the face, from the size of the paws, we're probably looking at a lab, maybe shepherd, maybe even terrier mix," Sherry said.
They can't find a microchip, and they're in the process of getting him a complete physical. Then, they'll evaluate his temperament and schedule a neutering.
However, so far, they said he appears in good shape physically and wants to be with people.
They look forward to finding him a foster in about two weeks and hope his owners realize what they've done.
"Whoever did it, shame on them. They could have contacted a rescue. But he's going to be in the best hands now. We'll make sure of that," Sherry Knight said.
If you have any information about the dog's owners, call California police at 724-938-3233.
If you are interested in fostering or adopting the dog, you can contact Pet Search by calling 724-228-7335, emailing info@petsearchpa.org or messaging the non-profit organization on its Facebook page.
