A dog that was found treading water on the St. Johns River over the weekend is now looking for its home.

A couple that was boating on the river spotted the dog's nose protruding from the water and scooped him up near channel-marker 28, close to the Blackwater Inn Restaurant.

The dog was picked up by Officer Gwen Carbino, of Lake County Animal Services, who brought the dog back to the Lake County Animal Shelter.

"This little guy is in great shape, and I'm sure there is a frantic owner out there somewhere in North Lake County or Volusia County who must be looking for him," said Brian Sheahan, director of Lake County's Community Safety and Compliance Department.

The dog is a purebred dachshund male. Anyone with information is asked to call the shelter at 352-343-9688.