Texan officials with San Antonio Animal Care Services are investigating after she was found doused in the face with hydrochloric acid, a compound normally used to dissolve rust from steel. It’s believed she went several weeks without medical attention.
An anonymous caller phoned officials one week ago to report the abuse, prompting authorities to remove Rosie from her owner.
“She looks pretty horrific,” Audra Houghton, an animal care field supervisor officer, told BuzzFeed News. “Her entire head is burnt. There isn’t any skin untouched. Her eyes are burnt. She’s lost all of one ear that was essentially melted off.”
Rosie’s being placed in foster care while she continues to recover from her injuries, but officials are also seeking donations to help pay for surgery that may help to restore her eyesight.
The dog’s abuser may face a felony charge, which could result in two years in jail, Houghton said.
“I’ve never seen chemical burns like this,” Houghton said. “I’ve never seen an animal that’s been burned or lost part of their body as a result of their injuries. It’s pretty extreme, and it’s been a little overwhelming for some of our staff.”
“She looks pretty horrific,” Audra Houghton, an animal care field supervisor officer, told BuzzFeed News. “Her entire head is burnt. There isn’t any skin untouched. Her eyes are burnt. She’s lost all of one ear that was essentially melted off.”
Rosie’s being placed in foster care while she continues to recover from her injuries, but officials are also seeking donations to help pay for surgery that may help to restore her eyesight.
The dog’s abuser may face a felony charge, which could result in two years in jail, Houghton said.
“I’ve never seen chemical burns like this,” Houghton said. “I’ve never seen an animal that’s been burned or lost part of their body as a result of their injuries. It’s pretty extreme, and it’s been a little overwhelming for some of our staff.”