PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WHDH) — Animal control in Pawtucket says they have received more than 150 calls from people wanting to adopt a puppy abandoned in a dumpster.

The Jack Russell terrier puppy was found in the dumpster late last week, a little dehydrated and thirsty.

Now he is now recovering at the shelter.

Investigators are still searching for the person who dumped the little guy.

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