NANTUCKET, Mass. (AP) - Police on Nantucket are investigating
the death of a dog that was found in a washing machine following a
house party.

Police believe the 8-year-old Yorkshire Terrier was placed in
the machine Tuesday night or Wednesday morning, and the machine
turned on. A member of the family that owns the house found the dog
dead early Wednesday and called police.

Detective Lieutenant Jerry Adams told The Boston Globe police
have no motive or suspects, but have asked for a list of the
estimated 35-40 people who attended the party at the home.

The Massachusetts Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
is assisting island police in the investigation. A spokesman for
the organization called the case "mindboggling," but added that
extreme cases of animal abuse are not uncommon.