ELLIS COUNTY —The Hays Police Department is investigating a criminal case of animal cruelty, according to a social media report.
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding the owner or owners of this young male puppy that was in poor health and placed in a box next to two large dumpsters on Wednesday in the 1500 block of Old Highway 40 bypass in Hays.
The puppy was taken to an area vet clinic where it tested positive for parvovirus.
If you recognize this puppy or know who may have owned the puppy, please contact the Hays Police Department at 785-625-1030.