FALL RIVER, Mass. — Authorities are searching for a suspect accused of animal cruelty after a dog was found abandoned on Sunday night.
Fall River Police say they responded to the area of Ward Street for a dog that was severely malnourished with multiple wounds that required emergency veterinarian care. The dog was believed to have been dumped out of the back of a black truck, according to officials.
Anyone with information about the owner of this dog is asked to call police.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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