Husky Rescued From North Central Connecticut State Forest

ELLINGTON, CT — A dog whose breed has become the symbol of the state as the mascot of the University of Connecticut has been rescued from a north central Connecticut state forest.

The male husky is now in the care of the Ellington Animal Control Division.

The dog was located by a hiker in the woods, animal control officers said over the weekend. He was wearing a black harness but had no tags and no Microchip.

"He is at the Ellington Dog Pound hoping that his owner will come get him," animal control officers said.

By Tuesday, the word "adoption" had been added to a social media post.

Anyone interested in the dog or who has any information on him in general can call Ellington Animal Control at 860-870-3155.