Dog found dead inside backpack near Santa Rosa was strangled

Sonoma County officials are asking for the public’s help in an animal cruelty case after a dog was found dead inside a backpack.

Officials released a photo of the black Outdoor Products backpack that was found on the side of Todd Road near Santa Rosa last month.

A necropsy revealed the 8-month-old dog died from being strangled.

Officials are describing the female dog as a white and tan, Chihuahua mix.

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