Dogs Found Dead on Train Tracks in Upstate New York

Authorities are seeking the public's help in locating the owners of two German Shepherd dogs that were found dead on train tracks near the Hudson Valley, NY.

The New Baltimore Animal Hospital and the Greene County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public's help in locating the owner of two German Shepherd dogs that were tragically killed after they were reportedly struck by a train in Greene County, NY.

Dogs Found Near Train Tracks in Coxsackie, NY

According to WTEN, the tragic incident began back on Monday, January 19th, 2026, when Denise Doyle spotted two dogs near the train tracks in Coxsackie, NY.

"The dogs were first spotted alive and loose on Monday, January 19, on the tracks and were spotted again on the 20th, still alive and still in the same area,” she told WTEN.

The following day, Doyle said it was brought to her attention that the dogs were still near the train tracks. Doyle and her husband proceeded to collect the dogs, which were found lying together on the tracks between River Road and the New York State Thruway, and contacted the Greene County Sheriff's Office (GCSO).

The Sheriff's Office began an investigation and instructed Doyle to bring the dogs to the New Baltimore Animal Hospital, where the dogs were examined.

Two Dogs Killed After Being Struck by a Train

According to the GCsO Captain Joel Rowell, the incident is under investigation, but he did confirm to News 10 that the two German Shepherds were hit by a train, and his office is attempting to locate the owner of the dogs.

If you have any information that can help locate the dog's owners, please get in touch with the New Baltimore Animal Hospital at (518) 731-2551 or the GCSO at (518) 943-3300.