Five dogs were recovered by Animal Services from multiple locations in Fremont, Calif., according to Fremont Police Department on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. Two dogs were recovered near Quarry Lakes, with one additional dog still at large in the area, one dog was found sheltering under a vehicle on North Grimmer Boulevard, and two dogs were recovered at Irvington Park. (Fremont Police Department via Bay City News)

The Fremont Police Department is investigating who is responsible for abandoning at least five dogs around the city over a period of about three days, police said. 

The dogs were found in different locations between Wednesday and Saturday, and were all similar breeds and in similar, unkempt conditions. 

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