DETROIT – A 3-week-old puppy is recovering from what appears to be chemical burns on its back after being found abandoned on a Detroit street.
According to the Michigan Animal Crew, the puppy was picked up by its rescuers after a woman posted on Facebook about finding the puppy on a street on the northwest side of the city.
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The rescue group took the 2-pound puppy to Dworkis Dog & Cat Hospital in Southfield, where he underwent surgery for his infected wounds.
The puppy, a boxer mix, has been named Chance.
An online fund has been set up for his vet costs on YouCaring.com.