Authorities Search For Suspect In Connection With Dogs Abandoned In Pasadena

PASADENA (CBSLA.com) — Animal Control officials and police asked the public on Saturday to be on the lookout today for whoever is dumping dogs or other animals on Pasadena streets after three pregnant border collies were found roaming around in the past two weeks.

According to the Pasadena Humane Society, the collies were rescued before falling victim to any harm.

Since being rescued, the dogs have given birth to a total of 14 puppies.

One of the collies gave birth within a day of being brought to the Humane Society, officials said.

All of the dogs have been placed with foster families that will care for them until their puppies are old enough to be put up for adoption.

Humane Society officials said they are concerned there may be one person responsible for dumping the animals. They noted that animal-dumping is a common occurrence, but it is unusual to find three pregnant animals of the same breed in close proximity.

Dumping a dog is a misdemeanor offense, but animal-care officials said dumping them can also be dangerous for the animals, and potentially for people if the dogs become aggressive due to a lack of food, shelter and water.

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