Henderson Police Investigate Dog Abandonment Case After Tragic Death

Henderson police are investigating a tragic incident involving a dog that was found dead after being abandoned in a trash bag. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, the Henderson Police Department received a report around 8 p.m. regarding a social media post about the dog.

Residents discovered the animal, described as a brown Maltese or Poodle mix, approximately 10 to 12 years old, inside a trash can located in the 2300 block of Spalato Court at around 6:30 p.m. They promptly transported the dog to a local animal hospital for medical attention.

Unfortunately, the dog died shortly after arrival at the hospital. Authorities have stated that animal protection services will conduct a necropsy to investigate the circumstances surrounding the dog's death.

The police are treating the case as a potential animal cruelty situation. They urge anyone with information or video evidence related to this incident to reach out to the Henderson Police Department at 702-267-5000.

For anonymous tips, individuals can contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or visit crimestoppersofnv.com. This incident has raised significant concerns regarding animal welfare and community responsibility in Henderson, highlighting the urgent need for improved animal protection measures in the area.