Man accused of abandoning mother dog and selling her puppies at Walmart

WOLCOTT, Conn. (WFSB/Gray News) - Authorities in Connecticut say a man is facing charges for dumping a mother dog and selling her puppies.

Jose Solivan turned himself in to the Wolcott Police Department after a warrant for his arrest was issued for him on cruelty to animals and false statement charges.

Police said Solivan abandoned Mya, a dog who had recently given birth to a litter of puppies, at an intersection in the Wolcott area on April 16.

According to Wolcott police, Solivan then sold the puppies out of a car at a Walmart in Waterbury.

Police said they have recovered five of the seven puppies and they are doing well since being taken in.

Solivan was scheduled to make a court appearance on Thursday. He is currently being held on a $25,000 bond.

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