Woman Abandons Dog in NYC, Caught on Camera: SPCA Westchester

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WESTCHESTER, NY (PIX11) – A woman was caught abandoning a dog on the side of the road in Westchester County over the weekend, and now the SPCA is asking for help finding her.

In a video posted by the Westchester SPCA, a woman can be seen stopping her car, letting out a small white dog and driving away.

SPCA officials said the incident happened around noon Sunday in New Rochelle and the dog was safe with the person who found it.

The organization is now seeking information about the woman who left the puppy behind. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Humane Law Enforcement hotline at 914-941-7797.

SPCA law enforcement has already carried out a number of rescue missions in New York this year, including recovering 49 animals from brutal conditions in Ronkonkoma in April.

In March, a Long Island woman was charged with animal cruelty after allegedly leaving her dog outside during a snowstorm, according to the Suffolk County SPCA.

Emily Rahhal is a digital journalist from Los Angeles who has covered New York since 2023. She joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of her work here and follow her on Twitter here.