Puppies abandoned in Lexington, officials searching for suspect

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Animal Care and Control officials are asking for the public’s help after one-week-old puppies were found abandoned in a box outside a Lexington apartment complex.

Authorities say the puppies were discovered on Saturday and are now safe. Investigators are working to identify the person responsible and say criminal charges could be filed.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control at (859) 255-9033. Or, you can email them at lfaccinfo@lfacc.org.