CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) – An investigation is underway after a litter of puppies was discovered abandoned in Cortland.

On July 3, seven terrier-mix puppies, estimated to be 6-10 weeks old, were found in a cardboard box beside a creek at Lime Hollow Nature Center.

According to the Cortland County SPCA, a member of the public discovered the animals in time and donated enough to cover vaccinations and spaying/neutering for one puppy. Donations are currently being accepted to cover the care costs for the others.

Anyone with information relevant to the investigation is asked to contact the SPCA’s Law Enforcement Department at (607)-753-9386.