Police: Thami Stafyleras Dumped Puppy In Dumpster At Captree State Park

BABYLON, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) -- A Long Island man is facing charges for allegedly abandoning a puppy in a dumpster.

Suffolk County Police said a woman found the dog on March 15 inside a dumpster at Captree State Park in Babylon. She brought it to Grady Animal Hospital in Sayville and called 911 to report the incident.

Investigators determined Thami Stafyleras agreed to watch the puppy while an acquaintance was away, but abandoned it instead.

Police said the 44-year-old Mineola man was charged with abandonment of an animal.

As for the dog -- a 17-week-old Pomsky named Louie - he's said to be in good health and will be returned to his owner.