One dog in southern California is getting a second chance after he was rescued from the side of the road in Mount Baldy.
The four-year-old male pit bull was found around 2.30pm on New Year’s Eve tied to a sign post, the Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA said in a press release.
The dog, which was named Chance by staff members, had been left for dead with no food or water.
He also had a massive tumor on his scrotum which had become infected.
A four-year-old pit bull was found on New Year’s Eve tied to a pole on a road in Mount Baldy, California
The dog, named Chance by staff members at a Pomona humane society, had a massive tumor on his scrotum
Rescuers aren’t sure how long Chance had been abandoned or why his owner left him.
The Humane Society said the dog had injuries ‘consistent with neglect.’
Dr. Cynthia Kinney with the Inland Valley Humane Society told KTLA that someone driving by spotted Chance and alerted authorities.
It’s not clear what temperatures reached to on Sunday, but Kinney said it’s typically hot during the day and cold at night.
‘He’s just a total love bug, wants attention,’ Kinney said. ‘Very, very sweet. Very affectionate.’
Chance received emergency treatment at the Pomona facility on Wednesday, and underwent surgery to have his tumor removed.
Kinney said he appears to be healthy and has been active with staff members.
Chance underwent a surgery to remove the tumor and is said to be healthy
The dog is now in the care of the Inland Humane Society & SPCA
Chance could be up for adoption if a series of tests are more successful
After he undergoes more testing, the dog could be up for adoption soon.
James Edward, the operations manage at the Inland Humane Society & SPCA, told KTLA he hopes the dog’s owner comes forward so they can figure out what happened.
Kinney speculates that the owner may have not been able to afford the dog, got desperate and left him hoping someone else would take him in.
The organization is asking anyone with information about the dog to call their investigative department at 909-623-9777