A local family is asking for the public's help in finding their lost dog.

Described as a black cocker spaniel, the dog was last seen on Virginia Avenue in Edgewater, according to the South Arundel Veterinary Hospital. 

The dog is a neutered male. Unfortunately, no photo was immediately available to help identify the pooch so the one accompanying this article is a dog that is the same breed.

Anyone with information on the dog's whereabouts should contact Edy Cottrell at 410-570-4001.