Puppy abandoned in container gets new home: ‘We didn’t think that he would survive’

WASHINGTON — After making a remarkable recovery, the starving puppy found abandoned in a plastic storage bin in Howard County, Maryland, last month, has now been adopted.

“We are so happy and excited,” Howard County Police spokeswoman Sherry Llewellyn told WTOP

Emaciated and with scabs of skin falling off his coat and phlegmy eyes, Eddy was barely able to stand when he was found in Columbia, Maryland, on March 25.

A 10-week-old puppy was found abandoned in a plastic storage container in Columbia, Md. Saturday. (Courtesy of Howard County Police Department)
A 10-week-old puppy was found abandoned in a plastic storage container in Columbia, Md. Saturday. (Courtesy of Howard County Police Department)
Veterinarians said the dog, nicknamed "Eddy" has been responding well to medical treatment. The animal shelter has received multiple requests to adopt the puppy, according to the news release. (Courtesy of Howard County Police Department)
Veterinarians said the dog, nicknamed “Eddy” has been responding well to medical treatment. The animal shelter has received multiple requests to adopt the puppy, according to the news release. (Courtesy of Howard County Police Department)
Veterinarians said the puppy, believed to be a brindle pit bull, was extremely malnourished, covered in urine and feces, was missing fur and had open wounds. (Courtesy of Howard County Police Department)
Veterinarians said the puppy, believed to be a brindle pit bull, was extremely malnourished, covered in urine and feces, was missing fur and had open wounds. (Courtesy of Howard County Police Department)
Since being found abandoned in a plastic storage bin last month, Eddy the puppy, has made a remarkable recovery and has been adopted. (Courtesy Howard County Police Department)
Since being found abandoned in a plastic storage bin last month, Eddy the puppy, has made a remarkable recovery and has been adopted. (Courtesy Howard County Police Department)
Since being found abandoned in a plastic storage bin last month, Eddy the puppy, has made a remarkable recovery and has been adopted. (Courtesy Howard County Police Department)
Since being found abandoned in a plastic storage bin last month, Eddy the puppy, has made a remarkable recovery and has been adopted. (Courtesy Howard County Police Department)
Since being found abandoned in a plastic storage bin last month, Eddy the puppy, has made a remarkable recovery and has been adopted. (Courtesy Howard County Police Department)
Since being found abandoned in a plastic storage bin last month, Eddy the puppy, has made a remarkable recovery and has been adopted. (Courtesy Howard County Police Department)
Since being found abandoned in a plastic storage bin last month, Eddy the puppy, has made a remarkable recovery and has been adopted. (Courtesy Howard County Police Department)
Since being found abandoned in a plastic storage bin last month, Eddy the puppy, has made a remarkable recovery and has been adopted. (Courtesy Howard County Police Department)
Since being found abandoned in a plastic storage bin last month, Eddy the puppy, has made a remarkable recovery and has been adopted. (Courtesy Howard County Police Department)
Since being found abandoned in a plastic storage bin last month, Eddy the puppy, has made a remarkable recovery and has been adopted. (Courtesy Howard County Police Department)
Since being found abandoned in a plastic storage bin last month, Eddy the puppy, has made a remarkable recovery and has been adopted. (Courtesy Howard County Police Department)
Since being found abandoned in a plastic storage bin last month, Eddy the puppy, has made a remarkable recovery and has been adopted. (Courtesy Howard County Police Department)
Since being found abandoned in a plastic storage bin last month, Eddy the puppy, has made a remarkable recovery and has been adopted. (Courtesy Howard County Police Department)
Since being found abandoned in a plastic storage bin last month, Eddy the puppy, has made a remarkable recovery and has been adopted. (Courtesy Howard County Police Department)
“We are very grateful for the person who came forward and decided to make him her pet,” Howard County Police Spokeswoman Sherry Llewellyn said. (Courtesy
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A 10-week-old puppy was found abandoned in a plastic storage container in Columbia, Md. Saturday. (Courtesy of Howard County Police Department)
Veterinarians said the dog, nicknamed "Eddy" has been responding well to medical treatment. The animal shelter has received multiple requests to adopt the puppy, according to the news release. (Courtesy of Howard County Police Department)
Veterinarians said the puppy, believed to be a brindle pit bull, was extremely malnourished, covered in urine and feces, was missing fur and had open wounds. (Courtesy of Howard County Police Department)
Since being found abandoned in a plastic storage bin last month, Eddy the puppy, has made a remarkable recovery and has been adopted. (Courtesy Howard County Police Department)
Since being found abandoned in a plastic storage bin last month, Eddy the puppy, has made a remarkable recovery and has been adopted. (Courtesy Howard County Police Department)
Since being found abandoned in a plastic storage bin last month, Eddy the puppy, has made a remarkable recovery and has been adopted. (Courtesy Howard County Police Department)
Since being found abandoned in a plastic storage bin last month, Eddy the puppy, has made a remarkable recovery and has been adopted. (Courtesy Howard County Police Department)
Since being found abandoned in a plastic storage bin last month, Eddy the puppy, has made a remarkable recovery and has been adopted. (Courtesy Howard County Police Department)
Since being found abandoned in a plastic storage bin last month, Eddy the puppy, has made a remarkable recovery and has been adopted. (Courtesy Howard County Police Department)
Since being found abandoned in a plastic storage bin last month, Eddy the puppy, has made a remarkable recovery and has been adopted. (Courtesy Howard County Police Department)

“We didn’t think that he would survive,” Llewellyn said.

Now, Eddy is in great health after a month of loving care.

An animal control officer even took Eddy home every night to nurse him back to health, Llewellyn said, while noting there still may be more to this story.

“We’re still seeking information about the person who abandoned Eddy,” Llewellyn said. “There are criminal charges pending against whoever is responsible.”

Kristi King

Kristi King is a veteran reporter who has been working in the WTOP newsroom since 1990. She covers everything from breaking news to consumer concerns and the latest medical developments.

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