Rhode Island police investigating after dog left abandoned in cemetery had to be euthanized

Police in Rhode Island have an active animal abuse investigation open, and they are looking for help from the community.

According to police on Friday, this senior male pup was abandoned at Pawtuxet Cemetery, 100 Harrison Avenue, in Warwick.

The dog had to be euthanized.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the owner(s) of the dog is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Greg Johnson at 401-468-4261 or gregory.johnson@warwickri.gov.