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Malnourished dog found in Milton could soon be up for adoption if owner is not located

"The dog appeared to be malnourished and was starving for attention, it is unknown how long this sweet lady has been on her own," State Police noted.

Authorities are looking for the owner of a young, female pitbull mix, who was found near the roadway inside Blue Hills Reservation. Massachusetts State Police

By Heather Alterisio

updated on June 12, 2024

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Authorities are seeking the owner of a “beautiful young female Pit Mix” who was found, seemingly lost and malnourished, in the Blue Hills Reservation this week. If her owner is not located, the dog could soon be up for adoption.

The person who found the dog dropped her off at the State Police barracks in Milton early Monday morning, after seeing her near the roadway.

When the rescuer stopped along the roadway and opened a door to the car, the dog immediately jumped in, per a release from police.

Troopers said she has seems to have some basic obedience training, including responding to “sit” and “come” commands.

“The dog appeared to be malnourished and was starving for attention, it is unknown how long this sweet lady has been on her own,” authorities noted.

Troopers purchased dog food to feed her and kept her busy for a few hours, dubbing her the mascot for State Police in Milton before Milton Animal Control took her in under its care later.

As of Tuesday evening, authorities had not located an owner.

“The dog is resting comfortably and decompressing” Milton Animal Control Officer Nancy Bersani told Boston.com in an email, adding that the dog remains on a state-mandated seven-day stray hold amid the search for an owner.

If authorities do not locate an owner, they will send her to a veterinarian for a medical assessment and administer any needed treatments such as being spayed. Once the dog receives medical clearance, Milton Animal League will then post an adoption profile.

Authorities ask anyone with information about her to contact Milton Animal Control at 617-698-0455.

Heather Alterisio

Senior Content Producer

Heather Alterisio, a senior content producer, joined Boston.com in 2022 after working for more than five years as a general assignment reporter at newspapers in Massachusetts.