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Two dogs that were allegedly abused at Black Rock Canines facility in Naugatuck have a second chance at life. The young canines are now serving as support dogs for Connecticut state troopers and the community. At just a year old, Sarge and Chaplin are the first two comfort canines for Connecticut State Police, responding to critical incidents and community events….

Two dogs that were allegedly abused at a training facility in Naugatuck earlier this year have now joined the state police as comfort support dogs.

The owner of Black Rock Canines in Naugatuck has turned himself in and is facing an additional animal cruelty charge in connection to an ongoing investigation surrounding animal abuse allegations at his business. Police said David Rivera Jr. turned himself in over the weekend on a $20,000 warrant for his arrest on a charge of malicious wounding/killing of an animal….

Naugatuck Police continue to get complaints from customers of Black Rock Canines training facility, according to a newly released search and seizure warrant. In it, a Naugatuck Police Department detective said since David Rivera Jr.’s arrest has been publicized in the media, he has received numerous phone calls from folks, each with their own stories of bringing their canine...

Police say they continue to receive complaints about Black Rock Canines after allegations of animal cruelty came to light thanks to the arrest of the owner, according to police.

NBC Connecticut spoke to a man who says his dog was injured at a Naugatuck training facility. He says his pup came back underweight, with burn marks and sores, and had to be rushed to the vet. The owner and a former employee of Black Rock Canines now face unrelated animal abuse charges. Nick Perugini bought Scout from Black Rock…

The owner of a dog that spent time at Black Rock Canines in Naugatuck says his dog was returned to him with burns and was underwieight.

Barbara Bethmann, of New York, says she was shocked when she heard about the allegations surrounding Black Rock Canines, where she adopted her sweet German shepherd Mary Ann.

After dozens of dogs were seized from a Naugatuck training facility, the police citing disturbing allegations of abuse, community members have been reeling. Barbara Bethmann, of New York, says she was shocked when she heard about the allegations surrounding Black Rock Canines, where she adopted her sweet German shepherd Mary Ann. The dog was named after Bethmann’s mom who...

The dogs that were seized during an animal cruelty investigation involving Black Rock Canines won’t be available for adoption in the near future, authorities said. Naugatuck police said the dogs are receiving care and being evaluated by a veterinarian. The dogs are considered to be evidence in the investigation. Multiple people are accused of abusing and killing at least 10…

Multiple people are accused of abusing and killing at least 10 dogs at Black Rock Canines in Naugatuck and have been arrested. This comes days after the business’s owner, who is a police officer, was arrested when explosives were found at his Stratford home.

Multiple people are accused of abusing and killing at least 10 dogs at Black Rock Canines in Naugatuck and have been arrested. This comes days after the business’s owner, who is a police officer, was arrested when explosives were found at his Stratford home.

Multiple people are accused of abusing and killing at least 10 dogs at Black Rock Canines in Naugatuck and have been arrested. This comes days after the business’s owner, who is a police officer, was arrested when explosives were found at his Stratford home. Police said two more people have been arrested amid ongoing investigations at the business and the…

David Rivera has been a police officer for nine years, and is now off the job after being arrested on explosive and weapon charges.

Naugatuck Police responded to a dog trainer business after receiving multiple complaints of possible animal cruelty, officials said. Officers conducted a search at Black Rock Canines on Hunters Mountain Road on Wednesday. The business breeds and trains dogs, according to their website. Police said they were granted a search and seizure warrant for Black Rock Canines. As a result, evidence…