An emaciated French bulldog with a severe skin infection was found by the side of Route 8 and Naugatuck Animal Control is investigating the case as the dog slowly improves.
The dog, Creed, was found on Nov. 9 on Route 8, before exit 26, when Beacon Falls Department of Transportation employees saw him while doing some cleanup, according to Naugatuck Animal Control. (WARNING: Some of the photos of the dog's condition are disturbing.)
They said the dog was in deplorable condition and a veterinarian checked him immediately and found a severe skin infection as well as ear infections.
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Naugatuck Animal Control said Creed’s condition was beyond their abilities to provide care and Westley's Wish K9 Rescue agreed to help.
“In terms of just having so many health issues, this is probably definitely one of the worst we've had," said Elizabeth DiLernia of Westley's Wish K9 Rescue.
A social media post from Westley's Wish K9 Rescue says the dog’s condition is even worse than it appears in photos and Creed will need to see a cardiologist once he is feeling better.
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“He is really friendly. He loves, loves, loves everybody. He is goofy. He's playful, curious. But just I mean, most of all, just wants affection. He wants to just cuddle," DiLernia said.
The dog is believed to be 3-to-5 years old. He weighed 25 pounds when he arrived at animal control and has gained four pounds so far.
“We were shocked at his condition. Obviously, he's very thin, and he has pretty severe skin issues. His ears are severely infected," DiLernia said. “We're really hopeful that, you know, he'll make a full recovery. So far, it looks really good.”
Naugatuck Animal Control said they have an open investigation and they ask anyone with information to email naugatuckanimalcontrol@gmail.com or call 203-729-4324.
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