A puppy that was fed crack cocaine by a driver who was stopped at a DUI checkpoint appears to be healthy and unharmed by the incident.

Dr. Steven Smolen, a veterinarian at the Veterinary Emergency Clinic in Shaler, who was on duty when the puppy was brought in, said the puppy is "doing very well."

"It was really very thin from not getting the proper nutrition. We're treating it for internal and external parasites -- worms and fleas and ticks," he said.

He said one person called the clinic yesterday morning, wanting to adopt the dog. But, the trooper called yesterday, as well, and wants the clinic to hold onto the dog until he can "make arrangements."

Police said charges are pending against the driver, identified as Rich Lavelle, 19, of Pittsburgh. State police said Mr. Lavelle would be charged with cruelty to animals, DUI, driving under suspension and other summary offenses.

"The plan is that the dog is not going back to that owner," Dr. Smolen said.