The Ontario SPCA has launched an investigation into what left a beagle branded, blind and bruised in Aurora on Sunday.

On Thursday, the animal welfare organization made a public appeal for information regarding the beagle found curled up under a tree near Offord Cres., blind in his right eye with injuries to the left side of his head.

The beagle was also branded with the number “191” written with an unknown chemical on both sides of his body.

York Regional Police responded to a 9-1-1 call Sunday, around 12:45 p.m. and immediately alerted the Ontario SPCA.

“He was curled up … he wasn’t doing very well. I think every breath was a struggle for him,” said Const. Netashia McLellan, who found the dog.

Ontario SPCA officers rushed the dog to an emergency veterinary clinic in Richmond Hill where they stabilized its condition and treated its wounds.

The dog is currently recuperating in the care of the SPCA.

It’s unclear if the dog was subject to abuse.

Const. Andy Pattenden said there is no word on who the owner of the dog is or the meaning of the number “191.” Police said the number may indicate a possibility that the dog could have been involved in a sport of some kind.

If the owner does not come forward before the dog recovers, it will be put up for adoption.

Anyone with information is asked to contact OSPCA investigators at 1-888-668-7722 extension 392.