Four puppies found inside dumpster at Appomattox County construction site

Odyssey Fields
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APPOMATTOX COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Animal Warden for Appomattox County is asking for the public’s help to learn who left four puppies in a bag at a construction site on April 22.

We’re told the puppies were discovered inside a dumpster on Liberty Chapel Road inside a dog food bag. Animal Control says the tiny puppies look like they are about a day old.

Four puppies in a bag at a construction site on April 22. (Photo Courtesy: Appomattox Animal Shelter)
Four puppies in a bag at a construction site on April 22. (Photo Courtesy: Appomattox Animal Shelter)

With the help of the community, all four puppies have been placed into foster and are doing well.

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According to the Virginia Law Code 3.2-6504, no person shall abandon or dump any animal. The law states, “nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the release of an animal by its owner to a public or private animal shelter or other releasing agency.”

A violation of this law can be considered a Class 1 misdemeanor and can lead to a $2,500 fine and up to one year in jail.

The Animal Control for Appomattox County is encouraging anyone with additional information to call 434-352-7922.

WFXR News will update this story as details are released.

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