Crime & Safety

11 Dead Puppies Found Near a Lower Macungie Park

The following information was supplied by state police at Fogelsville.

Update Nov. 27: The 11 small animals found dead and skinned near Lower Macungie's Quarry Park have now been tentatively identified as foxes because of their teeth. Further testing is needed to be sure.

 

Eleven puppies were found dead, some partially inside a plastic bag, off Quarry Road near a Lower Macungie Park.

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State police at Fogelsville said the puppies were found about 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, by someone reporting suspected animal abuse.

Police said the dead puppies were on the side of the road, their fur removed.

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Quarry Park is located off Quarry Road.

The Morning Call reported earlier this month that a dog had been found on the side of Route 863 in Lynn Township and that it appeared to have been skinned and cooked. State police are investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to call state police at 610-395-1438.


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