Authorities Search for Dog Owner After Discovery of Dead Canine

WHO:

NH Register - Seymour police are involved in the investigation.

WTNH - Woodbridge Regional Animal Control is seeking public assistance.

WHAT:

NH Register - The dog found was identified as a 5- to 6-year-old pit bull.

WTNH - The dog is described as an adult male bully-type dog with black tri-color and cropped ears.

WHERE:

NH Register - The dog was discovered near a hiking trail in Seymour.

WTNH - The dead dog was found on Route 34 in Seymour, Connecticut.

WHY:

WTNH - The investigation aims to identify the dog's owner and determine the circumstances surrounding the dog's death.

HOW:

WTNH - Woodbridge Regional Animal Control is asking for the public's help in the investigation.

(UPDATED July 7, 2026 21:27 UTC)

Seymour police are currently investigating the discovery of a dead dog found on Route 34 near a hiking trail in Seymour, Connecticut. The dog, identified as a 5- to 6-year-old male pit bull with black tri-color and cropped ears, has prompted Woodbridge Regional Animal Control to seek public assistance in identifying its owner and understanding the circumstances of its death. Anyone with information is encouraged to come forward to help with this investigation.