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7 Dogs Including Puppy Found Dead In Sump In Nassau County

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) - Seven dogs were found dead in a Department of Transportation sump in Hempstead Tuesday, the Nassau County SPCA said.

All seven were pit bulls, and one was a puppy. They were found stuffed in trash bags.

7 Drad Pit Bulls Found On Long Island
Seven dead pit bulls were found in a Hempstead sump. (credit: Nassau County SPCA)

They were found in the sump at Dietz Street and South Franklin Street.

Authorities are offering a $5,000 reward for information in the case.

Anyone with information is asked to call 516-THE-SPCA.

 

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