Cause Of Death Determined For Dog Found Dead In Garbage Bag: Meriden Animal Control

MERIDEN, CT — The cause of death has been determined for the dog that was found dead in a garbage bag in the area of the dog park near Hicks Avenue in Meriden last month, the Meriden Animal Control announced Tuesday morning.

A good Samaritan who was walking his dog outside of the dog park at Beavers Pond found the dog stuffed in a garbage bag floating near the shore on June 25, according to the animal control.

The animal control released the results of a necropsy in an update on Tuesday.

“It was discovered the dog had a corn cob lodged in its small intestine, causing a blockage,” officials wrote in a post on Facebook. “This dog did not receive treatment, and thus died due to the obstruction and dehydration.”

The animal control is asking for help with identifying the dog and their owner.

The dog is described by the animal control as a young adult male, brown and white, and appears to be a Labrador mix with a longer coat and a feathery tail. He was approximately 26 pounds when found, officials said.

Desmond's Army Animal Law Advocates is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person responsible, the organization announced on Tuesday.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Meriden Animal Control at 203-235-4179.

For more information, visit Meriden Animal Control-Saving Paws Facebook page here (Caution: the post includes photos of the deceased dog).