More than 11 abandoned dogs found up Hungry Horse Reservoir

The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office is looking for leads on the individuals who left more than 11 dogs in the Doris Creek area of the Hungry Horse Reservoir on Friday.

In a press release authorities said private parties picked up the dogs, which were husky and shepherd mixes, and turned them over to animal control officers. From there, they were taken to the county animal shelter.

Animal control officers then found several more dogs in the same area.

Several of the dogs were in rough shape and tested positive for parvovirus. One of the dogs may have been shot, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, who helped with the investigation.

The person who shot the dog has been identified, authorities said. That case remains under investigation.

The dogs are not up for adoption at the moment. Authorities are asking anyone with information to email tips@flathead.mt.gov.