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Washington Police Get Called to Dumpster—Find Two Tiny Eyes Staring Back

Washington Police Get Called to Dumpster—Find Two Tiny Eyes Staring Back

Summary

Police in Lynnwood, Washington, found a puppy in a dumpster after receiving a call about a dog crying. The officers named the puppy Oscar and are currently fostering him, planning to adopt if no one claims him.

Key Facts

  • On November 11, a resident called police after hearing a dog crying in a dumpster.
  • An officer from the Lynnwood Police Department found a scared puppy in the dumpster.
  • The puppy was named Oscar and is thought to be less than a year old.
  • Officers took Oscar to the vet and then temporarily to the police station.
  • One officer is fostering Oscar and plans to adopt him if no one claims him in 30 days.
  • The police have not identified who left Oscar in the dumpster.
  • Oscar quickly gained attention online with his rescue story shared on Facebook.

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