BUFFALO, N.Y. — The SPCA of Erie County is investigating after a dog was found by sanitation workers in a garbage tote.
SPCA officials say the adult, male pit bull mix was found scarred and emaciated on Fay Street in the area of Bailey and Walden avenues in Buffalo.
The dog's body temperature was 90 degrees when he was found. At last check, it had risen to 96 degrees. Normal body temperatures for dogs range from 101-102.5.
If anyone has any information about the dog or how it ended up in the tote, you're asked to contact the SPCA at: 716-875-7360.
If you would like to help Charlie by donating money to his care, the SPCA serving Erie County asks that you donate to the Yelp For Help program.
The SPCA did a Facebook Live Wednesday providing an update on Charlie with Dr. Chevalier, vet assistant Jen, and Chief Communications Officer Gina, you can watch that below: