YOUNGSTOWN - The Mahoning County Dog Warden is investigating after a dead dog was found in a dumpster in the City of Youngstown Wednesday night.

According to a post on the Mahoning County Dog Warden's Facebook page, the dog was found in a dumpster behind a gas station on Myrtle Avenue. The dumpster belongs to the apartment building at the intersection of Lois Court and Myrtle Avenue.

The dog was found trapped in a crate laying in a thick layer of feces. Humane agents were able to remove the dog from the dumpster and bring her body back to the pound.

The dog was found to be wearing a plaid collar (pictured above).

Mahoning County Dog Warden Dianne Fry tells 21 News there is no word on any suspects or charges at this time. 

If you have any information on this dog or the anyone involved with this incident, you're asked to call the Mahoning County Dog Warden at 330-740-2205 or email ssabol@mahoningcountyoh.gov.