New Haven Shelter Appeals for Owner of Abandoned Dogs Found Outdoors

WHO:

WTNH - The Robin I. Kroogman New Haven Animal Shelter is involved in the case of the abandoned dogs.

WHAT:

WTNH - Two dogs, a male and a female, were found tied up and left unattended.

NH Register - The two dogs are safe in the shelter's care.

WHERE:

WTNH - The dogs were found in front of an abandoned house on the 600 block of Orchard Street in New Haven, Connecticut.

WHEN:

WTNH - The dogs were found unattended on a Wednesday.

WHY:

WTNH - Animal advocates stated that pet abandonment is a "rampant" issue in the area.

WTNH - Officials are seeking the public’s help to find the owner of the abandoned dogs.

HOW:

WTNH - The shelter is appealing to the public for information regarding the dogs' owner.

(UPDATED July 23, 2026 23:18 UTC)

Animal advocates are raising alarms about a "rampant" issue of pet abandonment in the area. They emphasize the growing concern for the welfare of these animals as more pets are being left behind. The situation has sparked a call for greater awareness and action to address this pressing problem.

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(UPDATED July 23, 2026 19:27 UTC)

The Robin I. Kroogman New Haven Animal Shelter is currently caring for two dogs, a male and a female, that were found tied up and abandoned in front of a vacant house on the 600 block of Orchard Street in New Haven, Connecticut. Officials are reaching out to the community for assistance in locating the dogs' owner, as they were discovered unattended on a Wednesday. The shelter is appealing for any information that could help reunite these pets with their rightful owner.