TINTON FALLS - The dog left for dead last month steps outside of a Monmouth County animal shelter is well enough to be adopted into a permanent home.

The poodle, which has since been named Halle, was found in severe condition in a box by the side of the road outside the Associated Humane Society in Tinton Falls during August's heat wave.

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But under the care of shelter staff, Halle has rebounded and was recently listed for adoption, Associated Humane Society office manager Lindsay Papa said.

Halle, who is estimated to be about 10 years old, needs to find a home with people who are prepared to take care of potential health issues, Papa said. Veterinarians have completed bloodwork for Halle but don't know fully what issues she might have.

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Halle was badly matted and infested with fleas when she arrived. Her caregivers shaved her fur and treated her fleas, which resolved her issues with anemia. You can see her treatment in the video at the top of the page.

Halle has chronic cataracts and likely can't see at all, but "she makes her way around pretty well," Papa said. The shelter staff is taking Halle to an ophthalmologist thanks to the donations that have come in from well-wishers.

Halle likes other dogs and cats but will need to be in a home with either dogs her age or calmer dogs and older children because of her impaired vision, Papa said. Young dogs and children may frighten Halle because she can't see, she said.

Susanne Cervenka: @scervenka; 732-643-4229; scervenka@gannettnj.com