Humane Society of the United States officials are searching for whomever tied a live pit bull puppy into a garbage bag in Prince George’s County, the organization said Monday.
The 8-month-old puppy, named Hershey, was found inside a garbage bag on Westphalia and Ritchie Marlboro roads in Upper Marlboro on Tuesday night. Officials said they believe he was thrown from a car, and when he was found, he had managed to poke his muzzle out of an opening in the bag.
Officials said Hershey’s feet were soaked in urine — likely from being confined to a crate for long periods of time — and a veterinarian found he was underweight. He is currently in foster care and will be up for adoption once he recovers, officials said.
The Human Society is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for tips leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible. Anyone with information should call the Prince George’s County Animal Management Division at 301-780-7241.
