Authorities are investigating after a number of animals were abandoned in Bristol over the weekend.
The animals included a cat with multiple kittens as well as several dogs, according to Bristol Animal Control.
The cat and its kittens were left in a box at the door of the city’s animal shelter on Vincent P. Kelly Road, animal control said. They were discovered before they could get loose.
A cat and its kittens were left in a box outside the animal shelter in Bristol. (Courtesy of Bristol Animal Control)
A dog was also found tied up at a dog groomer where animal control said a note was left indicating the dog was found in Brackett Park and was not friendly. Multiple other dogs were turned in as well, animal control said.
Animal control officers are investigating after multiple dogs were abandoned over the weekend. (Courtesy of Bristol Animal Control)
The animals are not yet ready for adoption.
Police are asking the public for help identifying the former owners of a number of abandoned animals. (Courtesy of Bristol Animal Control)
Animal control released photos of the animals on its Facebook page and are asking anyone with information about them or their former owners to contact investigators at 860-584-3087.
