Deputies are looking for someone who abandoned an injured puppy in a California garbage bag

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A driver found a seriously injured puppy left inside a garbage bag on the side of a California road, officials said Monday.

Authorities said a California Highway Patrol sergeant brought the 4-month-old pup, nicknamed Cheddar, to Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital for treatment on March 26. Cheddar cheese is underweight and shows signs of animal neglect and abuse.

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Puppy Cheddar was found abandoned in California on March 26, 2023

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office


The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter thanked the driver who found Cheddar.

“Their work, along with the CHP sergeant, saved Cheddar’s life,” the shelter wrote on Facebook.

Authorities described the situation as an “appalling case of animal abuse”.

Cheddar’s medical expenses are expected to exceed $10,000. He is receiving emergency veterinary care around the clock. People can donate to Bonus mileage fund to help the cheddar.

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is working to find the person who abandoned the puppy. Officials noticed the pup was wearing a collar when he was found.

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The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office shared a photo of the collar Cheddar was wearing when it was found abandoned.

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office


“This community will not tolerate animal abuse,” the animal shelter wrote on Facebook. Please report animal abuse to the authorities.

Anyone with information regarding Cheddar’s condition may contact Sergeant Miyoshi at 831-454-7640.

Aliza Chassan

Aliza Chasan is a digital producer for 60 Minutes and CBS News.

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