Injured dog left tied to dumpster makes miraculous recovery, looks for forever home

PHILADELPHIA (WTXF) - A dog that was found badly beaten and tied to a dumpster in Cobbs Creek last fall is looking for a new home.

Charlie, an adult pit bull mix was found tied to a dumpster near a recreation center in Cobbs Creek last October.

He had been badly beaten and abused and was taken to the Philadelphia Animal Hospital where he received life-saving care.

Charlie required multiple surgeries and spent several months recovering before he was finally made available for adoption this week!

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City of Elderly Love, an animal rescue, put Charlie up for adoption Thursday night. Charlie is around 5-7 years-old and has no special needs resulting from his injuries. They did note that he is a bit of a messy drinker due to one of the injuries to his face.

The rescue does not believe Charlie was intentionally used for fighting, but believe he may have been involved in a fight with another dog. That fight may have left him injured and those injuries may have been left untreated before he was abandoned.

Charlie is described as a friendly dog who is quick to make friends with everyone he meets. Due to his past, the rescue does believe he would be best off in a single pet home.

Charlie is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. He is available for adoption through City of Elderly Love.