The Ontario SPCA is trying to determine how a puppy was burned and who owns the injured dog.
The dog, since named Leonard, has vet bills of $2,500 and Heartland Kennels in Oro-Medonte is accepting donations for the costs.
The dog was was found on the night of Nov. 10 near Bass Lake Side Road East and Atlantis Drive in Orillia.
A passerby driving through the area found the black and tan male Rottweiler-type dog lying in the snow with wounds on his face, back, legs, paws and hind end.
The dog, estimated to be between six and eight months old, was taken to the Oro-Medonte animal control shelter by the individual who found him.
A veterinary examination revealed the dog was in poor body condition, was suffering from severe dehydration and had unknown trauma over his entire body, particularly on his muzzle, eyes, ears, back, paws and legs.
The injuries are thought to have been caused by chemical burns or thermal burns from a heat source, such as an open flame. The veterinarian estimated that the dog sustained the injuries approximately two weeks prior to being found.
“We want to determine who owns this dog and how it sustained these injuries,” says Arista Wogenstahl, inspector, Ontario SPCA.
“We are asking anyone who might know something about this dog, or who may have witnessed anything unusual in that area, to come forward.”
The dog, which is unneutered and has a docked tail, was not wearing a collar and is not microchipped. He is currently undergoing treatment for his injuries.
Anyone with information that could help the investigation is asked to call 310-SPCA (7722) immediately.
To donate to Heartland Kennels to help cover Leonard's care call 705-487-2660 http://bit.ly/2zZLl1H .
