Utica police seek owners of two stray dogs found over the weekend

UTICA, NY — The Utica Police Department announced they are searching for the owners of two dogs taken in over the weekend. The department shared the information through a public Facebook post on Monday.

The dogs include a black poodle mix and a tan and white dog, which officers believe may be a Collie or Pomeranian mix. Authorities are hoping to reunite the dogs with their rightful owners.

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Utica Police are holding two stray dogs found over the weekend.
The dogs are described as a black poodle mix and a tan and white Collie or Pomeranian mix.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Utica Police Department at 315-223-3461.

Officials are asking anyone who may be missing their pet or knows the owners of the dogs to reach out directly. Calls should be made to the Utica Police Department’s non-emergency line at 315-223-3461.

No additional details about where the dogs were found or their current condition have been released at this time.

Police hope to reunite missing dogs with owners

The police department routinely posts found animals to assist in quickly locating their owners. Community members often assist by sharing the posts and contacting authorities with tips.

The Utica Police Department has not announced any further plans regarding the dogs if their owners are not located.

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