UTICA, NY – Two dogs are now in the care of city officials after being picked up on separate streets over the past two days, prompting a public request to help reunite them with their owners.
The City of Utica Police Department said a brown and white pit bull was located near 33 Scott St. The dog was found without an owner present and was secured safely.
A second dog, described as a black and tan mixed breed, was discovered near the intersection of Barton Avenue and Genesee Street. That dog was also taken in after no owner could be located in the immediate area.
Photos released by the Utica Police Department show the brown and white pit bull on a blue leash standing on pavement, while the black and tan dog is pictured outdoors near snow-covered ground.
- Brown and white pit bull found near 33 Scott St
- Black and tan mixed dog located at Barton Avenue and Genesee Street
- Anyone with information is urged to call 315-223-3461
Owners urged to contact police
Officials are asking anyone who may be missing a pet in those neighborhoods to call 315-223-3461. The department has not released information about how long the animals will be held.
Posts involving missing dogs often generate community response when specific locations are identified. In this case, authorities provided the exact streets where each animal was recovered.
Incidents involving stray pets are typically handled in coordination with local animal control services while efforts are made to locate their owners.
Community asked to help reunite pets