The Anne Arundel County Police Gang Unit has saved a number of pit bulls from freezing in the woods, after they were found tethered to posts and malnourished.

One pit bull was already dead on the premises, frozen to the ground, police said.

According to a press release Friday night, a search warrant was executed at the 7800 block of Freetown Road, Glen Burnie. Police did not say what the warrant was for, and who it was served to.[related_gallery align=”right”]

But five dogs were discovered alive in the wooded area behind the homes in the residential area.  They had no food or water. Anne Arundel County Animal Control Officers removed the animals to a shelter and named the dogs: Hurricane (3-4-year-old), Blizzard (1-year-old ), Whirlwind (10-month-old), Tsunami (1-year-old) and Tornado (2-3-year-old ).

The dogs are currently not available for adoption due to their circumstances and health, according to police, but may be in the future, “barring any unforeseen complications.”

The Anne Arundel County Police is asking for help in identifying the owners of the abandoned dogs. Anyone with information is urged to contact Animal Control 410-222-8900 or the Anne Arundel County Police Anonymous Tip Line at 410-222-4700.

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