Paris PD Investigating Animal Cruelty Incident

Paris Animal Control reported a cruelty to animals incident. An individual dropped a female pit bull at the shelter between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am on Sunday. The individual placed the dog in an outside pen without shelter or bedding. The animal was left in the weather until staff discovered it the morning after. The animal appears in good condition despite the ordeal and will be available for adoption if found healthy once the 72-hour hold is over.