Police looking for person who abandoned sick puppy in Burtonsville

Police in Montgomery County are looking for the person who abandoned a 6-week-old puppy in a Burtonsville parking lot. (Montgomery County)
Police in Montgomery County are looking for the person who abandoned a 6-week-old puppy in a Burtonsville parking lot. (Montgomery County)

WASHINGTON — A puppy found close to death in Burtonsville, Maryland is recovering and police are looking for the person who abandoned him.

Now called Clark Kent, the tiny pit bull type pup is estimated to be 6 or 7 weeks old. When discovered in the parking lot in the 4200 block of Tazewell Terrace he was in a dirty crate, malnourished and having seizures.

Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center took the pup in and veterinary doctors were able to save him. Once his health has fully recovered, Clark Kent will be up for adoption.

Police are investigating possible charges ranging from a misdemeanor to a felony for the person responsible.

Anyone who has information is asked to call the Montgomery County Department of Police’s tip line at 240-773-TIPS or send a text to 274637/CRIMES.

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