A seven week old puppy is being nursed back to health after he was found frozen to the ground in Hagerstown. Now, an investigation is underway by the Washington County Humane Society to determine how the puppy got there.
The puppy, who has been named Duncan, was found in the woods Friday behind the North Spring Apartment Complex. Neighbors said they heard whimpers and went to see where the sounds were coming from.
Nick Schenck says the puppy was shivering from the cold and stuck to the frozen ground. He lost a chunk of fur when he was pulled from the ice. He says if someone left him there deliberately, they should face criminal charges.
Paul Miller, Executive Director of the Washington County Humane Society says other than the loss of hair, and a skin disorder, Duncan is in good shape and should be ready for adoption in about two weeks.
Miller says they're getting three times as many calls than normal from people concerned about animals they're seeing out in the cold with no shelter. He says whenever there are weather extremes, either cold or hot, it generates more concern from citizens.
He says Duncan isn't even the worst case he's seen. And he says there are some stories that are hard to wipe from your memory.
All things considered, Duncan is a lucky dog. The shepard mix is sure to find a home. But the Humane Society is filled with dogs, cats and rabbits that need a family to love them. It's everyone's hope that they all find loving forever homes too.
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