Police are investigating after a dog was found abandoned near New Castle.
The Humane Society of Lawrence County said a chihuahua was found in a small cat carrier overnight Monday along Kings Chapel Road in Neshannock.
Temperatures were recorded in the mid-20s overnight in the New Castle area.
The Humane Society says the dog was very frightened, but is now at the shelter.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Neshannock Township Police at 724-654-4211.