New Rochelle officers rescue abandoned dog stuck in a sewer

Officers used their dinner to lure Leonardo close enough to be rescued from the sewer.

News 12 Staff

Apr 10, 2023, 10:44 AM

Updated 543 days ago

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Officers in New Rochelle are being celebrated for saving an abandoned dog stuck in a sewer.
The Humane Society of Westchester at New Rochelle says the dog, whose name is Leonardo, was wearing a harness and a leash when he was rescued - but had no ID or a microchip.
Officers used their dinner to lure Leonardo close enough to be rescued from the sewer.
Leonardo is now being taken care of at the Humane Society.
If you would like to adopt him, contact the Humane Society of Westchester at New Rochelle at (914) 632-2925.