This poor dog was seen for over a week in Vermont, clearly starving due to a bucket like plastic container stuck on his head.
Affectionately known as "Buckethead," he has been rescued and is safe.
Animal Control Officer Renee Falconer announced on social media that the dog was captured Sept. 1, over a week after he was first seen with the container over his head in Derby.
The bucket apparently came from an automatic dog feeder, with a hole in the end that gave Bucky a very limited ability to eat and drink.
She said Bucky was lured into a trap using McDonald's chicken nuggets, which he was able to eat by shifting the bucket.
The container has now been removed and Falconer is caring for the underweight dog until he is healthy enough to be put up for adoption. The dog showed signs of starvation but has quickly begun to recover and is eating a new diet recommended by a local veterinarian, according to Falconer.
"He snapped out of the survival mode very quickly," Falconer said. "He's still a little leery about some things, loud noises, vehicles, four-wheelers, that kind of stuff, but other than that, he seems like a pretty sound dog."
A GoFundMe account for the pup has already raised thousands of dollars so that volunteers can pay for veterinary bills and other dietary needs. Falconer said the amount raised has surpassed what's needed for Buckey's recovery, and the extra funds will be put toward the medical needs of other animals rescued in the future.