Box of dead puppies found at northern Ont. landfill site
WARNING: Please be aware that some details of this story are upsetting.
An animal cruelty investigation is underway in northern Ontario after a box of dead puppies was found at a landfill site, police say.
The gruesome discovery was made on Reserve Road in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation, just outside of Greater Sudbury, Ontario Provincial Police said in a news release Thursday.
A collaborative investigation involving "several deceased puppies abandoned in a blue recycle box" began April 14 between Atikameksheng Anishnawbek Police Service and OPP.
Police are now asking the public for help identifying the individual(s) responsible.
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"If anyone has any information regarding this investigation, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122," OPP said.
"Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000."
Background
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation is formerly known as Whitefish Lake First Nation.
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