A pup who was thrown from a truck during a high-speed chase in Los Angeles earlier this month could find a new home if the tiny dog’s owner can’t be traced or located.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) rescued the pup Friday, April 7, after the 8-week-old animal was thrown into a Michael Kors purse and thrown from a moving vehicle at around 12:12 p.m
The pup, who has golden fur, floppy ears and one brown-blue eye, was found unharmed, according to multiple LAPD statements.
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LAPD officials released the pup into the care of Los Angeles Animal Services (LAAS), a municipal animal shelter system in the state of California, pending an investigation into its owner and abandonment.
The 8-week-old mixed breed puppy was thrown into a Michael Kors bag and dumped in the street.
A spokesman for LAAS told Fox News Digital that the pup is not yet available for adoption and the shelter will not share the animal’s gender, breed or name with the public.
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“We are unable to share any additional information about this puppy at this time. If and when he is available for adoption we will be able to provide more information,” LAAS wrote in an email.
The pup is currently being cared for by the Chesterfield Square Animal Services Center in South Los Angeles, according to LAAS.
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Within the LAAS, animals admitted for a “special circumstance” involving death, imprisonment, or hospitalization are held for a minimum of 30 days.
“This time may be extended depending on the circumstances,” the LAAS wrote to Fox News Digital.
Stray animals are typically held for four days before being put up for adoption, while lost pets with identification such as a microchip, tag or license are kept for at least 10 days, the LAAS said.
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Lost pets brought by the public will be microchipped and posted on the agency’s Lost Pets page on the LAAS website: laanimalservices.com/search/lost-pets.
“We would like to remind all pet owners to always attach their pet’s license tag to a collar on their pet,” LAAS wrote to Fox News Digital. “Additionally, an up-to-date microchip can make all the difference in reuniting your lost pet. We’ve had situations where a stolen pet is reunited with its owner years later because of its microchip.”
While the pup involved in the high-speed chase is not available for adoption, the LAPD and LAAS are encouraging the public to consider opening their homes to dogs at their local shelter.
At the time of publication, the LAAS website has 1,140 dogs available for adoption at six of their animal service centers.
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Search filters on the LAAS website show that 19 of these dogs are considered puppies and are less than four months old.
The six animal service centers are closed on Mondays and operate Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Animal shelters across the country offer puppies and adult dogs for adoption.
Appointments for adopting, fostering and dropping off pets are required on Wednesdays and Fridays.
“Sick or injured animals will be admitted without an appointment,” the LAAS wrote to Fox News Digital. “Appointments can be made online or by calling 1-888-452-7381.”
