According to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Charlie the dog was euthanized Friday night after exhibiting aggressive behavior.
"We all were very aware that Charlie might not survive, but to know in your heart is a totally different thing," said SPCA Spokesperson Gina Browning.
The rescue dog captured the hearts of many in Western New York after he was discovered in a tote by Buffalo Sanitation workers a month ago.
Staff began to see changes in Charlie's behavior this week, even damaging a test dog. His behavior was termed "risky" by the SPCA.
"Charlie started to do damage to himself, he started chewing through metal cages. He was in a heightened frenzy state that we couldn't bring him down from," Browning said.
The pitbull mix was emaciated when he arrived at the shelter last month. Doctors say he began improving by gaining weight, but his overall health was never in the clear.
"He had a [blood] transfusion and we gave him other medication," said SPCA Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Helene Chevalier. "Sadly these drugs have side effects."
Gina Browning says after continued treatments it was becoming clearer that Charlie "might be suffering from an incurable blood disease."
Charlie's behavior, coupled with the state of his health, prompted the SPCA to move forward with the difficult decision of putting him down.
"We are the Humane Society and at some point you have to be very aware when you are tip toeing into an inhumane society," Browning said.
The SPCA is still investigating the case and ask if anyone has information on how Charlie got into the tote to please give them a call at 716-875-7360.
Rescue dog, Charlie euthanized a month after being found in tote
BUFFALO -- According to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Charlie the dog was euthanized Friday night after exhibiting aggressive behavior.
"We all were very aware that Charlie might not survive, but to know in your heart is a totally different thing," said SPCA spokesperson, Gina Browning.
The rescue dog captured the hearts of many in Western New York after he was discovered in a tote by Buffalo Sanitation workers a month ago.
Staff began to see changes in Charlie's behavior this week - even damaging a test dog. His behavior was 'risky' according to the SPCA.
"Charlie started to damage to himself, he started chewing through metal cages . He was in a heightened frenzy state that we couldn't bring him down from,"added Browning.
The pitbull mix was emaciated when he arrived at the shelter last month. Doctors say he began improving by gaining weight, but his overall health was never in the clear.
"He had a [blood] transfusion and we gave him other medication," said SPCA Chief veterinary officer Dr. Helene Chevalier. "Sadly these drugs have side effects."
Gina Browning says after continued treatments it was becoming clearer that Charlie "might be suffering from an incurable blood disease."
Charlie's behavior coupled with the state of his health prompted the SPCA to move forward with the difficult decision of putting him down.
"We are the Humane Society and at some point you have to be very aware when you are tip toeing into an inhumane society," said Browning.
The SPCA is still investigating the case and ask if anyone has information on how Charlie got into the tote to please give them a call at 716-875-7360
Rescue dog, Charlie euthanized a month after being found in tote
BUFFALO -- According to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Charlie the dog was euthanized Friday night after exhibiting aggressive behavior.
"We all were very aware that Charlie might not survive, but to know in your heart is a totally different thing," said SPCA spokesperson, Gina Browning.
The rescue dog captured the hearts of many in Western New York after he was discovered in a tote by Buffalo Sanitation workers a month ago.
Staff began to see changes in Charlie's behavior this week - even damaging a test dog. His behavior was 'risky' according to the SPCA.
"Charlie started to damage to himself, he started chewing through metal cages . He was in a heightened frenzy state that we couldn't bring him down from,"added Browning.
The pitbull mix was emaciated when he arrived at the shelter last month. Doctors say he began improving by gaining weight, but his overall health was never in the clear.
"He had a [blood] transfusion and we gave him other medication," said SPCA Chief veterinary officer Dr. Helene Chevalier. "Sadly these drugs have side effects."
Gina Browning says after continued treatments it was becoming clearer that Charlie "might be suffering from an incurable blood disease."
Charlie's behavior coupled with the state of his health prompted the SPCA to move forward with the difficult decision of putting him down.
"We are the Humane Society and at some point you have to be very aware when you are tip toeing into an inhumane society," said Browning.
The SPCA is still investigating the case and ask if anyone has information on how Charlie got into the tote to please give them a call at 716-875-7360
