Erie Humane Society is working to restore a neglected dog to health

The Erie Humane Society is bringing a neglected dog back on its feet.

The Humane Society admitted an emaciated Chihuahua on November 19th.

According to animal cruelty, a woman came to the shelter and claimed she found a stray dog. After further investigation, officials say the woman owned the dog and was unable to properly care for the animal.

The dog’s finder is no longer around.

After weeks of treatment, the Chihuahua they call “Chooch” is now healthy.

“He’s been with us for a little over six weeks now. When he got to the shelter he was emaciated, made up of skin and bones, and weighed about 2 pounds when he walked in. Today he gained his weight again. It weighs 4 pounds, 9 ounces, which is almost 2 full pounds. That’s huge for such a little guy, “said Lisa Stiles, chief humane officer at the Erie Humane Society.

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Animal cruelty officials say the Chihuahua will be available for adoption soon. However, it will not be on a first-come-first-serve basis. Instead, interested parties have to fill out an application.

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