What to Know
- Authorities say a 10-week-old puppy was found dead in a submerged and weighted cage in a northern New Jersey pond
- The dog was found Tuesday in West Milford. But it's not clear how long the animal had been in the water before it was discovered
- An autopsy will be performed to determine how and when the dog died. Authorities say the animal's breed remains under investigation
Authorities say a 10-week-old Golden Retriever puppy was found dead in a submerged and weighted cage in a northern New Jersey pond.
The dog was found Tuesday in West Milford. But it's not clear how long the animal had been in the water before it was discovered.
The New Jersey State Agricultural State Lab will perform a necropsy to determine how and when the dog died.
Township police and the Passaic County prosecutor's Office are leading the investigation. But they say there currently are no leads or suspects.
A nonprofit animal welfare group is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for the dog's death.
The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office urges anyone with additional information about this incident to call 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact West Milford Det. Eric Darnsteadt at 973-728-2801.
