Dog Found In New Canaan, Owner Sought: Animal Control

NEW CANAAN, CT — Police and Animal Control are seeking the owner of a dog found Monday morning in New Canaan.

New Canaan Animal Control Officer Sean Godejohn told Patch the dog, a tan 8-year-old Sheppard named Emma, was found on Lapham Road near Waveny Park around 9 a.m. by a resident.

Godejohn also noted Emma was wearing a leather collar and is in good health.

"Emma is a very friendly older Shepherd mix," Godejohn said to Patch. "The dog is safe and happy at the animal shelter."

Police noted on Facebook that Emma is microchipped, however no owner had come forward as of late Tuesday morning.

"It is unusual that an owner has not claimed this dog," Godejohn said, "as she is very well mannered and well cared for."

According to Godejohn, Animal Control typically finds or receives somewhere between two and six dogs found in New Canaan a month, and they are usually picked up by their owners within a few hours.

"This dog has been with us for over 24 hours," Godejohn said, "which is very unusual."

Godejohn also noted Emma will be adopted out if her owner does not claim her by Feb. 4.

Anyone with information is asked to call New Canaan Animal Control at 203-594-3510.