Dog in poor condition found abandoned, in crate on side of Belchertown road

BELCHERTOWN, Mass. (WWLP) – The Belchertown Animal Control is looking for help in finding the person that abandoned a Beagle in it’s crate and in poor condition on the side of the road.

According to Animal Control, the two-year-old female Beagle was found Tuesday night by two good Samaritans after they left the nearby gym. The dog was howling in her crate that was filled with feces. She was found on the service road between Tractor Supply and Planet Fitness.

An exam of the Beagle, who they have named Bagel, found that she has mange, double ear infections, two cherry eyes, interdigital infection with bacteria and severe dermatitis. The Beagle is not spayed and may have had puppies in the past.

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If you know someone who may have owned this dog, you are asked to contact Belchertown Police at 413-323-6685 and press 0 at the menu.

The Belchertown Animal Control has an account for anyone interested in helping with the costs of her care. All funds go directly to care of animals at the animal control.

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