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Old dog found in dumpster
Home builder hears faint bark under debris
H-T Report
May 28, 2005

This elderly dog had been disposed of in a dumpster at a construction site.
She may have been in it for as long as three days before being rescued
Friday.

An elderly and physically neglected Lhasa Apso dog was found Friday morning
semi-buried inside a construction dumpster.

Monroe County animal management officers are investigating the case.

A news release issued by the Bloomington Animal Shelter gave the following
account of the dog's discovery:

Local home builder John Newlin reported he was putting material in the
dumpster when he heard a faint bark. He called animal control officers. By
the time they arrived, he'd uncovered a cardboard box containing the small,
long-haired, black dog and removed her from the dumpster.

The dog was found on Carmola Drive, which is located off Smith Pike between
Bloomington and Ellettsville.

The dog, whom animal officers named Frances, had chewed a hole in the
cardboard box in an effort to escape. But construction debris had been
heaped around the box, and she was unable to get out.

Based on the amount of debris covering the box, Newlin and animal officers
guessed Frances probably had been in the dumpster for two to three days.

Animal officers took the dog to Town and Country Veterinary Clinic to be
examined. Dr. Jennifer Pinkerton told them Frances is at least 10 years old
and has a large fluid-filled mass on her left side, chronic conjunctivitis
(dry eye) and a need for dental work. She also is very thin; her hair is
matted, and she has limited sight and hearing.

However, Pinkerton said none of those appeared to pose a threat to Frances'
life. Her heart and lungs sound good, and she has a healthy appetite.

According to Bloomington Animal Shelter director Laurie Ringquist, Frances
could potentially live out her remaining days comfortably, and the shelter
staff will be evaluating the possibility of her being adopted into a home
that can meet her special needs.

Ringquist also noted that abandoning an animal is a serious criminal charge.
She is asking anyone with information about Frances or her owners to contact
the shelter at 349-3492.

She also noted that anyone interested in making a donation to provide for
the care of abused or neglected animals can send a donation to the Olivia
Fund, in care of the Monroe County Humane Association, or visit the
organization's Web site at www.monroehumane.org.
Olivia was a Bloomington cat who was burned to death in an act of animal
cruelty, leading to tougher state animal-cruelty laws.