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Dog abandoned in Dedham on 90-degree day

A male Pomeranian was found locked inside a metal crate Saturday afternoon, when temperatures were over 90 degrees.

The dog found by the Dedham police is estimated to be between 3 and 5 years old. Dedham Police Department

By Clara McCourt

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Authorities are investigating after a dog was abandoned on a Dedham street. 

A male Pomeranian was found locked inside a metal crate Saturday afternoon, when temperatures were over 90 degrees. The dog had no identification or water with it, Dedham police confirmed. A dog sweater and a blanket were found inside the crate. 

“This case is particularly disturbing due to the cruel manner in which the dog was abandoned — locked in a crate without proper food, drink, shelter, or protection from the weather,” Dedham police wrote in a statement. 

Police are asking the public for tips or information about the case. Anyone with information is asked to call Dedham Animal Control at (781) 751-9106 or the Dedham Police at (781) 326-1212.

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This is the second case of dog abandonment in Dedham recently. In April, a female pit-bull mix was found abandoned in a park. 

“If you or someone you know is no longer able to care for an animal, resources are available to help you and the animal,” police wrote. “Abandonment is never an option.”

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