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BIG FLATS, N.Y. (WENY) -- An investigation is underway after a dead dog was found in a box on the side of the road on Route 352 in Big Flats on Tuesday.

According to Southern Tier Animal Control, the brindle and white pitbull was between 2-3 years of age, male, unneutered, and it did not have a microchip or any sort of identification. Animal Control said the box was frozen to the ground and they believe it was there for a while. The box was found on Route 352 near Hendy Creek Road.

The non-profit organization said an animal cruelty investigation is now underway. The organization is also urging anyone who knows anything regarding this case to speak up.