SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — The Scottsdale Police Department is seeking information on a puppy found dead last week in a local alleyway.
A resident near McDowell and Hayden roads found the husky-like puppy behind a house on June 23 at about 7 p.m. The dog had gray, black, and white fur.
Scottsdale police are trying to determine who owned the animal and how it died. Anyone with info can leave a tip by calling 480-312-8477. Callers are instructed to reference case DR 23-13354.
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