Pregnant bitch tied to pole in cold, abandoned outside Calgary Humane Society – Calgary | The Canadian News

Calgary peace officers are seeking help from the public after a three-year-old pregnant dog was abandoned outside the Calgary Humane Society on Monday.

Just before 3 p.m., a short-haired Boxer cross was left in the snow, tied to a wooden post on the grounds of the Calgary Humane Society, the agency said in a press release Tuesday morning.

The dog was found by shelter staff shortly thereafter, but the humane society said the animal was “visibly suffering the effects of the cold weather, shivering and raising its legs.”

The humane society said the dog is a pregnant female, about three years old. It is fawn and white with black spots.

“In this day and age, there is absolutely no excuse to abandon an animal,” said Brad Nichols, director of operations and compliance for the Humane Society of Calgary.

“There are a variety of humane and rescue societies, at the local level, whose missions are to help unwanted animals and prevent cruelty. While the location of the abandonment seems to indicate some appropriate level of intent, the individual did not even approach the entrance to a shelter and escaped once the dog was tied up as the dog struggled to follow.

“The poor pregnant dog was cold and terrified when she was discovered by the shelter staff.”

Abandoning animals and depriving them of adequate shelter are crimes under the Penal Code and the Animal Protection Law. Law enforcement officers now hope to identify the person who left the animal behind.

The Calgary Humane Society released multiple surveillance photos Tuesday, hoping to identify the person or vehicle in the photo.

Anyone with information can contact the Humane Society at 403-205-4455 or send advice. online.