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Cumberland County police looking for more information after finding emaciated dog

The dog was found by officers in the early morning hours of Nov. 11 on Route 114 in Silver Spring Township.
Credit: Silver Spring Township Police Department

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — Police in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County are looking for more information after officers found a wounded dog early Monday morning.

According to the Silver Spring Township Police Department, the male dog was found around 3:30 a.m. on Nov. 11. The dog was on Route 114 by the Park and Ride.

Officers say he appeared to be in poor health and emaciated. The dog also had open wounds and very long nails. They say he has an old flea collar or something similar around his neck.

Police believe the dog had been outside for a long period of time. Officers did not find a microchip and took him to Shores Veterinary Emergency Center in Harrisburg. Police say the dog will eventually go to the Humane Society.

Credit: Silver Spring Township Police Department
This dog was found in the early morning hours of Nov. 11 by Silver Spring Township police.

Anyone with information about the dog is asked to contact Sgt. Butler with the Silver Spring Township Police Department. Sgt. Butler can be reached at Cbutler@sstwp.org or 717-697-0607 Ext. 2009.

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