Meet Freckles, an Abandoned Cocker Spaniel

Freckles, an adult male cocker spaniel, was picked up on a cold, rainy night at the end of Webster Rd. in Ellington - almost into the state forest.

He sat on someone's front steps at one of the few houses on the end of the dirt road. He tried desperately to get someone to let him in but he was so matted and muddy he had to wait until animal control arrived.

After bringing him to the shelter, it was found that he had a microchip, and that the microchip was registered to a resident of Rockville - ten miles from where he was picked up.

After trying several phone numbers and visiting the residence to which the microchip was registered, no owner was located. It now looks like poor Freckles had been discarded and left to fend for himself in the middle of nowhere.

is still searching for the whereabouts of his owners. The contact names we have are Julie St. Amand, Jeffrey Spencer or Stacey Perrone, and the address where he was registered is 96 High St. in Rockville.

Anyone with information on any of these people should contact Ellington Animal Control at 860-870-3155.

With the understanding that his missing owners may not be found, Ellington Animal Control is prepared to find Freckles a suitable home. He is a cute cocker spaniel with a nice temperament. He has been given a bath and is being treated for eye, ear and skin conditions.

He is a great little dog would be happy to start over with a new life in a new home.