A California Man Was Arrested For Dumping A French Bulldog Puppy In A Dumpster And “Leaving It For Dead”
On Thursday, August 18, a Fairfield, California gas station employee contacted the Solano County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Bureau regarding a heartbreaking discovery. A puppy had been “left for dead” in the dumpster.
Authorities immediately rushed to the scene and checked the pup’s vitals. They discovered that the dog was a very young French Bulldog. But, at the time, the pup was barely alive and unresponsive.
“The puppy was taken to a local veterinarian’s office and was stabilized. However, its condition had not improved,” the Solano Sheriff’s Animal Control Services said in a release on Facebook.
“The puppy was then brought to Solano County Sheriff’s Office Animal Care Division, where it continues to get the medical help it desperately needs.”
And in the meantime, the animal care officers began searching for the perpetrator behind this cruel act.
They checked the gas station surveillance cameras and discovered that after one customer arrived to get gas, they later dropped a tied grocery bag into the dumpster.
“At the time, nothing seemed suspicious. But a few hours later, a second customer was seen throwing items into the dumpster, and something caught their attention,” the release explained.
“This customer then pulled the bag out of the dumpster, ripped it open, and revealed the puppy inside. Then, they alerted the gas station attendant, who called Animal Control.”
Facebook; pictured above is the puppy
Sign up for Chip Chick’s newsletter and get stories like this delivered to your inbox.
So, equipped with the surveillance footage, the animal care officers were able to locate the perpetrator and contact their residence in Vallejo, California.
The person reportedly admitted to dumping the puppy away because they claimed to have thought it was dead or dying. However, they also revealed they never sought out any veterinary care for the pup after it began suffering from diarrhea and was “just dying.”
In turn, the Vallejo resident has since been arrested for felony animal cruelty, willfully abandoning an animal, and violating prior misdemeanor probation. He has also been booked in the Solano County Jail. Additionally, the Facebook press release detailing this horrifying incident has gained widespread attention among Californians. Many have applauded the officers’ dedication to serving justice and are thankful that the pup is now recovering in good hands.
“Thank you, Solano Sheriff’s Animal Control Services. You all have tough, demanding jobs. We appreciate you so much! Here’s to full healing for this pup!” commented one user.
“Poor baby. I thank all that had a part in saving this baby– it took a village, for sure. I hope the person that did this will pay big time. Poor sweet thing; prayers for healing!” wrote a second user.
The Solano Sheriff’s Animal Control Services has also revealed that following the pup’s full recovery, officers will be searching for its forever home.
To remain updated on the search or view the original Facebook post, you can visit the link here.
If true crime defines your free time, this is for you: join Chip Chick’s True Crime Tribe.
More About:Animals
Read This Next
