An abandoned Australian Shepherd puppy has police in a small North Shore town looking for a young woman with is suspected of animal abuse.

The pup was found abandoned in an alleyway near Sweet Paws Rescue, so it seems the woman knew what she was doing.

“The woman is sought on suspicion of animal cruelty. The dog was not injured,” Groveland Police said in a statement.

Sweet Paws Rescue takes in dogs from all over the east coast, they say on their website. “Our unwavering goal is to find forever homes for dogs, cats, and other animals in need of rescue and refuge,” they add.

Anyone who believes they have information about this incident is asked to call Groveland Police at 978-521-1212.

Police added the suspect in the incident is a blonde female driving a black Mazda SUV and was last seen wearing a black Maine School of Law sweatshirt.