HENRY COUNTY, VA – Three of four abandoned puppies were found dead in Henry County on Wednesday.
Around 10 a.m., the sheriff’s office was notified that four puppies had been found inside an animal carrier in a field near the 6000 block of Dyers Store Road.
Animal control deputies responded and found that three of the dogs had died.
The surviving dog was taken to a veterinary clinic for treatment.
The dogs were a mixed breed estimated to be ten weeks old.
The sheriff's office said a nearby resident reported that on Sunday, October 30, they saw a vehicle parked in the area where the dogs were found.
The vehicle was described as a 2008 to 2010 Honda Ridgeline, beige in color, and was driven by a black male.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at 276-638-8751 or Crimestoppers at 276-632-7463.
The Crimestoppers program offers rewards up to $2,500.00 for information related to crime. The nature of the crime and the substance of the information determine the amount of reward paid.