Two loose dogs near Ball State University on Friday proved the community's animal control woes are far from solved.

Police from Ball State University and the Delaware County sheriff's department responded to a report of two loose dogs in the area of Bethel and Tillotson avenues Friday morning.

"It appeared to be somebody dumped them," Ball State University Police officer Brad Clark said. "They were on our property and almost froze."

According to Clark, the university's police dispatcher contacted city animal control to request they come pick up the dogs and take them to the city's animal shelter.

"They just told us they don't work on Fridays and unless the dog is vicious, they can't come out," Clark said. "It's a little frustrating that we can't get hold of somebody."

According to Clark, the dogs appeared to be labs or retrievers and were not vicious. They were, however, nearly frozen to death.

The dogs and police caused a scene and prompted some passersby to stop and help. Some even brought dog food.

Clark convinced someone with a barn to take the dogs for the weekend until the animal shelter opened Monday.

Source: The Star Press