Dog Abandoned in Cage and Left to Drown on New Jersey Beach Rescued by Dog Walker

Photo: Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office

A Monmouth County, New Jersey, dog wasn’t just abandoned — he was left behind in a death trap.

According tonj.com, on Monday, the 1-year-old male pit bull was put in a cage and placed on the edge of a beach in Highlands, New Jersey, in a spot where the slowly rising tide would eventually drown the canine.

The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office is now investigating the incident and is looking for any information that can lead them to the individual who dumped this innocent animal.

Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office

The canine, who has been named River, is now under the care of the Monmouth County SPCA.On Facebook, shelter staff reported that River, while a little shaken up, is physically healthy overall. They also wrote that the dog appeared to be well cared for prior to being abandoned. River did not have a microchip, so the former owner’s identity is still unknown.

The Monmouth County SPCA is working with Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office to get justice for River. Anyone who has any information on who owns this dog, recognizes River or may have witnessed anything is asked to please notify the MCPO Animal Cruelty Hot Line 877-898-7297 or notify the Highlands Police Department at 732-872-1224.

source: people.com