Dogs Abandoned In Zip-Tied Cage, Morris Co. Police Seek Public's Help

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Members of the Roxbury Township Police Department are asking the public for help after two dogs were found abandoned at a public park.

On Oct. 29, two dogs were found by residents at Port Morris Park, who contacted the police department and Roxbury Township Animal Control.

The two dogs were locked together in a metal cage that was secured and held together with zip ties and a ratchet strap, authorities said. The top of the cage was also covered by a red blanket.

The dogs were adult female pit bulls, weighing between 50 and 60 pounds, officials said.

Roxbury Animal Control and the Roxbury Township Police Department are asking anybody who may have spotted anyone or a vehicle that abandoned the two dogs to contact them.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Morris County Sheriff's Crime Stoppers at www.copcall.org or call 973-COP-CALL.

Information reported to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest can earn you up to a $1,000 cash reward, and you will remain completely anonymous.