Police investigate after German shepherd found abandoned, tied to rock

WOODBURN, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A German shepherd found abandoned and tied to a rock early Tuesday morning is now in safe custody as police in Oregon seek help identifying its owner.

At about 5:20 a.m. Tuesday, Woodburn police officers responded to an animal complaint on Willow Avenue.

The dog was found alone and tied to a rock, according to the Woodburn Police Department.

Officers freed the dog and gave it food and water.

The dog was taken to the department’s dog shelter. It will later be taken to the Marion County Dog Shelter.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the dog’s owner to call the Woodburn Police Department at 503-982-2345.

Investigators are also looking for nearby surveillance video.