The Montreal SPCA is calling it a horrible act of animal cruelty.

Around 6 p.m. Wednesday, the dog seen in the above photo was brought to the SPCA with severe injuries.

It was found by passersby in a cardboard box in on Henri Julien Ave. near du Laos St.

Officials say it looks like the Chow Chow/Labrador crossbreed was hit in the head and left to die.

He was euthanized.         

SPCA inspectors have opened a criminal investigation and are asking for the public’s help in finding the person or persons responsible.

To contact the SPCA, click here.