Indy animal rescues see increase in abandoned dogs around the holidays

INDIANAPOLIS — Animal welfare groups in Indianapolis say they’re seeing an increased need in the weeks surrounding Christmas and New Year’s.

“Getting off the street. Getting them out of their kennels. Giving them a soft place to land,” foster parent Mianna Ruiz said.

When she found a less than two-year-old Pit Bull mix in the streets, Buddy, she knew she had to step in…

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