Quick action by citizens and animal control saves dogs life

From the Hartford Police Police Chief James C. Rovella praised the quick action by concerned citizens of Huyshope Avenue and Sequassen Street in reporting an injured dog in the roadway. "The timely action by area residents in reporting an injured dog stumbling in the roadway helped save the animal's life," said Rovella. On Aug. 1, 1:15 p.m., Hartford Police Animal Control Officer Sherry Degenova responded to a citizen report of an injured dog in the vicinity of Huyshope Avenue and Sequassen Street. On arrival she was met by concerned citizens who indicated the dog, an eight month old female Labrador, was stumbling in the roadway. ACO Degenova located the dog collapsed and in shock in the roadway. She immediately transported the animal to the New England Veterinary center for treatment, where medical staff discovered a gunshot wound to the neck and subsequently removed a projectile. "The dog is expected to make a full recovery after which time we will seek to find a good home for her," said Animal Control Officer Degenova. "At this time there are no known witnesses to the incident or owner information," said ACO Degenova. Anyone with information that may be of assistance in the investigation is asked to contact HPD Animal Control Officer Sherry Degenova at 860-757-4392 or email ACO Degenova at deges001@hartford.gov. Confidential, anonymous tips may be submitted on-line at Hartford Crime Stoppers or by phone at 860-722-TIPS (8477).