Glendale police: Ruthie the pit bull, found emaciated, dies after 'brave battle with cancer'

GLENDALE -- Glendale police announced on Tuesday, Jan. 30 that Ruthie, a pit bull that was found emaciated and with liver cancer, has died.

Ruthie was found on June 9 near Silver Spring and the Milwaukee River Parkway in Glendale. She was later adopted by the officer who cared for her after she was found.

A Facebook post by the Glendale Police Department says the following:

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The post indicates the remaining money in "Ruthie's Fund" will be used to help other animals in need like Ruthie.