2 dead pups, one burned, reveals I-680 animal dumping ground

YOUNGSTOWN

Police say one of two dead puppies they found under a South Side overpass Tuesday afternoon appeared to have been set on fire.

Meanwhile, a brother and sister who live near the overpass, which is on East Delason Avenue, say it is a frequent occurrence for people to leave dead dogs under the bridge, oftentimes in garbage bags.

Police were called there about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday for a report of puppies being dumped and found the two dead dogs. Reports said one of the dogs appeared to have been burned and there was an aerosol can on top of its body.

Humane agents were called and they took the dogs and are also investigating.

A 14-year-old boy and his sister who live nearby said people have been using the overpass as a dumping ground for dead animals for years.

“They carry them in bags all over the place, all the time,” the sister said.

Both said they call the police whenever they see it and police respond every time.

Read more about this horrific act in Thursday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.