In the Utah desert, authorities found two dogs abandoned in a cage.

On Monday, February 24, Hurricane Animal Shelter posted on Facebook that the two dogs were discovered on the 318 near Quail Lake with “no food or water” on February 23.

According to Fox 13 Salt Lake City, two hikers discovered the male Landseers on the morning of February 23. Police then reportedly transported the dogs to the shelter.

“We have little information about who left them.” Hurricane Animal Shelter noted that the dogs were not wearing any collars or microchips in their description. “If anyone knows additional information that could be helpful in this case, please contact us at 435-635-8314.”

Along with the statement, the sanctuary posted images of the two dogs, including one taken inside the desert cage.

Other photographs appeared to show the dogs in the shelter.

People have called the police for comment.

“Everyone should cease believing that animals are disposable. “They aren’t disposable,” Hurricane resident Andrea Kaz told Fox 13 Salt Lake City.

Kaz went on to say, “In cases like these, where they’re found in a cage, they’re left to die. This was not, ‘Hey, maybe you can survive on your own.’ It’s ‘I’m leaving you here, and I’m leaving you in the sun, crated, to die.'”

While the event is being examined as a potential animal cruelty case, Fox 13 Salt Lake City reports that the dogs were determined to be in good health.

“If every single person in the country were to adopt eight animals, we could clear the shelters,” Kaz said. “But within weeks, because of a lack of spaying and neutering and people not being responsible pet owners, the shelters would then again be full.”

She went on to say, “So there isn’t just one remedy for this. This is all-encompassing.” Everyone must be responsible.”

People reported two dogs abandoned on a road near Jupiter Farms, Florida, in November 2024.

The pets were left with a letter that said, “Please help them,” as well as, “I am sorry, but I ran out of time and options.”

The message portrayed the dogs, called Mella and Rocky, as non-aggressive, lovely “lover dogs.” They also carried their medical documents and a note on their harness stating that they are “happy and friendly.”