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1 puppy found dead, 15 abandoned in Ontario county: OPP

An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patch is seen in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

The Ontario Provincial Police are assisting in an investigation after one puppy was found dead and 15 others abandoned in Oxford County, Ont.

According to OPP, its Oxford Detachment responded to a report of a dead puppy found on Township Road 8 in the Township of Blandford-Blenheim on Nov. 2 at approximately 11:30 a.m.

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On arrival, police say they found the young dog in a ditch, along with 15 others still alive.

OPP say they have reported the matter to the Provincial Animal Welfare Service, which has taken on responsibility of the investigation.

Police are asking anyone who has further information about the case to contact the Provincial Animal Welfare Service agency at 1-833-926-4625, or anonymously to Crime Stoppers.

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