Investigation Underway After Dog Found In Trash Can Dies

Police are investigating this as a suspected animal cruelty case. Anyone with information should contact Darlington police.

An investigation is underway after a dog was found tied inside a trash bag in a garbage can in Darlington County.

The dog was discovered at a car wash after a passerby heard cries coming from the trash can and contacted law enforcement.

Authorities found the small dog and took her to the Darlington County Humane Society shelter for emergency care.

The shelter named it Treasure. She was believed to be around a year old and weighed just 4-and-a-half-pounds, she should have been 8 to 10 pounds.

Treasure was also found wearing a dirty harness with a shortened leash attached. Her fur was extremely matted. Her body temperature was also dangerously low. Shelter staff attempted to render aid to the dog but she did not survive.

Police are investigating this as a suspected animal cruelty case. Further details are limited. Anyone with information should contact Darlington police.