Fremont's Animal Services officers have brought in five similarly unkempt and abandoned dogs over the last three days from scattered locations across the city, raising suspicions of a potential common source of neglect. According to a social media post from the Fremont Police Department, the two most recent recoveries happened near Quarry Lakes and Irvington Park; they also reported that another dog is currently eluding capture in the Quarry Lakes vicinity.
Within the past 72 hours, Animal Services has taken in five dogs from multiple locations throughout Fremont. All are of similar and were found in comparable unkempt condition, with no identification. Our officers believe they may be coming from the same person as this is a… pic.twitter.com/Ri2Cld4SZE
— Fremont Police Department (@FremontPD) January 10, 2026
The circumstances surrounding the canines' abandonment have sparked concerns among local animal welfare advocates. All five dogs were estimated to be around four years old and found without any form of identification. The situation has led Fremont Animal Services to consider the possibility that these cases may be interrelated. Efforts to ensure the well-being of these animals have been initiated, as they are now receiving proper care and medical attention under the agency's supervision.
Fremont's Animal Services is actively investigating the matter and is seeking information from the public that could lead to the identification of the individual or individuals responsible for the dogs' abandonment. In a call to action, they urged anyone with knowledge of the circumstances to reach out and provide support in their ongoing investigation.
Fremont Animal Services has made a plea for assistance. They can be contacted at 510-790-6635 or via email at [email protected] for any individuals who may have information pertaining to the owner or the abandoned dogs.
