A quiet stretch of Clay Creek Road in London Grove Township turned into a dumping site Tuesday night, when two four-month-old puppies were left on the roadside and the people who brought them simply drove off, witnesses told investigators. Troopers say the suspects took off northbound in a small to medium blue or gray SUV, and that the pups were found between about 8:30 and 9 p.m. Both dogs were taken into care and evaluated, and police are now asking for the public’s help to figure out who abandoned them.
State police seek tips
Pennsylvania State Police told NBC10 Philadelphia that the puppies were discovered just north of Garden Station Road on June 30, after witnesses reported seeing them being left behind. Investigators described the fleeing vehicle as a small- to medium-sized blue or gray SUV believed to be a Subaru, and say anyone who watched the incident unfold should get in touch. Troopers report that they are following up on tips and working with local rescues to make sure the animals are cared for.
Where the puppies went and how to help
The dogs were evaluated and then placed with Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue in Avondale, which lists Avondale as its base on its website. Anyone with information can call the Pennsylvania State Police Avondale station at 610-268-2022, use the PSP Tips toll-free line at 1-800-4PA-TIPS (1-800-472-8477), or submit an anonymous tip through the PSP Tips online form. See the Pennsylvania State Police Troop J directory or the PSP Tips announcement for those contact details.
Legal consequences
Abandoning a dog is explicitly prohibited under Pennsylvania’s Dog Law, which makes it unlawful to abandon or attempt to abandon a dog and sets out fines and other penalties for convictions. Depending on the circumstances, including whether an animal is injured or placed at risk, prosecutors can pursue cruelty or neglect charges that carry tougher consequences. For the statute’s language and penalty details, see the Pennsylvania General Assembly's Dog Law.
A local pattern
Animal rescues and law enforcement say roadside dumping and hoarding cases have been draining already thin shelter resources across the Philadelphia region. Chester County has dealt with other high-profile investigations in recent years, including a 2024 case in which seven puppies were found dead on a county golf course. Incidents like that are part of why troopers are pushing anyone who saw what happened on Clay Creek Road to speak up. See the seven dead puppies on a Chester County golf course for background.
