Investigation kicks off after dog found in Volusia County dumpster Animal discovered over the Fourth of July weekend, FWC officials said
An FWC officer rescued a dog from a dumpster in Volusia County over the Fourth of July weekend, according to officials. (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A dog was found in the dumpster of a Volusia County apartment complex, kicking off an investigation over who’s responsible, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
In a release , FWC officials said that an officer responded to a call about the dog over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
“He safely removed the dog and is now fostering it,” the release reads. “The Daytona Police Department has been notified and will lead any further investigation.”
FWC officials explained that the officer rescued and began fostering the dog. (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) No additional information about the case has been provided at this time.
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