JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) is trying to find out who was responsible for throwing a small dog out of a sedan that was driving on Interstate 76 near Sheridan Boulevard Tuesday afternoon.
In a tweet, deputies said the incident happened at around 1:45 p.m. The vehicle involved was a black Lexus sedan, and it was headed eastbound.
The JCSO said the dog was a cream-colored poodle named Teddy that died Tuesday night.
Teddy's owner was not involved in the incident, JCSO said.
Deputies said it was brought to the Foothills Animal Shelter where a team of emergency veterinarians attempted to save his life, but were not able to.
Anyone who witnessed what happened or who has any other information is asked to call Jefferson County Animal Control at 303-271-5070.
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