WAYNE TWP., Pa. (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are investigating who is behind a case of deadly animal abuse in Schuylkill County.

In a release, troopers say they were called on Thursday to the area behind a business along Route 183 near Schuylkill Haven for a report of a person dumping trash into a dumpster.

Upon arriving on the scene and looking through the trash, troopers say they discovered several dead dogs in trash bags.

Among the trash, one dog was found alive and rushed to a nearby veterinary hospital, according to PSP.

Authorities say a silver or gray Ford SUV was spotted on the scene when the dogs were discarded.

Officials add that the investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to call the Schuylkill Haven barracks at (570) 593-2000.

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