Abandoned Pregnant East Hartford Bulldog Dies With Her Puppies

EAST HARTFORD, CT — East Hartford's animal control department is investigating a ghastly case of animal abuse in which a pregnant French bulldog was abandoned and left to die along with her six babies.

According to Winsted-based Desmond's Army Animal Law Advocates, a nonprofit animal rights organization, the group has a $5,000 reward for information regarding the incident.

Desmond's Army said the pregnant, brindle bulldog was found Dec. 19 at an East Hartford condominium complex at 8 Turtle Creek Lane.

"Sadly, mother and babies did not survive," wrote Desmond's via its Facebook page.

"She was pregnant and sadly passed away a short time after arriving at our veterinarian’s office. Her puppies had already passed away prior to her being found. She appears to have been in labor for quite some time unable to deliver her puppies without medical assistance."

Thursday, East Hartford Animal Control said it is not giving up.

"We are still actively investigating this case and are looking for any additional information on this beautiful girl," wrote East Hartford Animal Control Thursday.

"We now know that she was carrying 6 puppies who all died with her. Any information is helpful, all calls/messages can remain confidential."

Pictures of the bulldog were posted on social media and anyone with information that may identify the owner is asked to call East Hartford Animal Control at 860-291-7572 or email Kjudd@easthartfordct.gov.

To see pictures of the dog (view discretion advised), click on this link