Puppy abandoned in self-compacting trash can in Gardena rescued, adopted by police officer
ABC7 Los Angeles••nation
Key Points:
- A police officer in Gardena rescued a 1-year-old Terrier mix puppy abandoned inside a self-compacting trash can outside a local church.
- The officer heard faint whimpers and found the puppy, named Flan, who had been discarded like trash.
- Flan was taken to spcaLA South Bay Adoption Center for food and medical care after Gardena Animal Control was contacted.
- On Christmas Eve, the officer adopted Flan, giving the puppy a permanent home.
- Although security cameras were present outside the church, the footage was not released to police.
