CANON CITY, Colo. (KKTV) - On Thursday, the Cañon City Police Department announced they arrested a woman who was accused of injuring and abandoning a puppy in April.

Police said the puppy was found by a local business needing medical attention on April 28. They said the puppy has now made a full recovery and is doing well.

After asking the community for help, police said they received enough tips to identify the owner as 44-year-old Christin Lewis-Benedetti.

Police said an arrest warrant was issued for Lewis-Benedetti, and she was arrested on June 2.

According to police, Lewis-Benedetti has since posted $1,000 bond and was released.

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