Dead dog raises questions about disposal

Credit: DaytonDailyNews

A dog found dead in a trash dumpster in Vandalia Wednesday morning is raising questions about where it came from.

The dog was found in a trash bin at the business Innomark Packaging, still in its bed. Police say there is nothing criminal about the act but employees at the warehouse were shocked to hear the news.

"They need to take it to the vet and have it disposed of," said Kathy Brandon, fulfillment manager. "Bury it in the backyard maybe."

Ken Ruppert, a supervisor at the warehouse, said: “It could have been a driver somewhere along the road that didn't have the proper disposal,” but still he recommends people find proper ways to dispose of deceased pets.

Dr. Daniel Carey, senior emergency veterinarian at Dayton Care Center, said pets are often more like family members to their owners these days. He said are options to cremate or bury the pet at a designated pet cemetery.

“It seems cold and heartless but to me it doesn't sound like that was the case; there was some thought put into this and probably some very real desperation from a person who didn't know what else to do,” Carey said.

If you are thinking about burying your pet on your property, you do you need to contact your local Humane Society and zoning board to make sure that it's legal.

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