An investigation is underway to find out who’s liable for deliberately capturing fireworks at canine in kennels on the New London Animal Shelter in Bates Wood Park on the Fourth of July.
Officials with Waterford-East Lyme Animal Control stated they arrived to the animal shelter on Tuesday morning and “it appears like a battle zone with all of the expended firework particles in our parking zone.” They stated there was additionally a spot of grass that had been lit on hearth in a single day and a number of other sq. toes of dried grass is burned.
While cleansing the kennels on Tuesday, officers stated they discovered particles inside the canine kennels, which they stated means somebody deliberately shot fireworks on the canine within the kennels.
“I can solely think about how frightened the 12 canine within the kennel final night time had been. This is a depressing place for the animals on the very best days, final night time will need to have been insufferable,” Waterford-East Lyme Animal Control stated in a Facebook put up.
Though the New London Police responded to the park a number of instances on the Fourth of July, the particular person or individuals accountable weren’t situated.
If you already know of anybody who might have been concerned, you are requested to contact the New London Animal Control officers.