The Sonoma County Animal Control Services in conducting an investigation of animal abuse and is requesting assistance from the public. On Friday, July 27th at about 3:15 PM someone located a backpack on the side of the road at Todd Rd. near Stony Point Rd. in western Santa Rosa.
Inside the backpack was a small dog that was deceased. The dog was a female, tan and white Chihuahua mix, about 8 months old. The dog was found in an “Outdoor Products” black backpack with red straps and had a black leash. See attached picture.
A veterinarian performed a necropsy on the dog and found that it died of asphyxiation by strangulation. The dog did not have a microchip.
If anyone has any information about this dog, they are encouraged to contact the Sonoma County Animal Services at 707-565-7100.
