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The Greene County Sheriff's Office is actively searching for the driver involved in a hit-and-run incident that led to the death of a German Shepherd in Catskill. The incident occurred on November 13, when the dog was found injured on the side of Route 23. Despite efforts to save the animal, it was euthanized 10 days later due to severe injuries, including a broken back and internal issues.
Deputy Storm McGinnis responded to the initial call and later received the dog's ashes, named Storm after the deputy, from Hyer Ground Rescue. The dog had no updated information on its implanted chip, leaving its owner unidentified. Jamie Hyer, co-founder of Hyer Ground Rescue, noted that without an owner to claim the dog, they covered medical expenses and ensured a proper farewell.
The sheriff's office continues to seek information on both the driver and the dog's owner. Sheriff Peter Kusminsky emphasized the importance of community assistance in solving the case, stating, "The GCSO is still actively looking for any information that would lead to identifying the perpetrator that hit the dog."
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Greene County Sheriff's Office to aid in the investigation.