A chihuahua puppy that was tortured and found covered in horrific burns is recovering after having its cars amputated in surgery . The dog was discovered in the play area of an animal shelter in Antioch , California , with injuries to its ears and stomach . It is believed the pet , who has been named Fireman by its rescuers , was burned by chemicals at a foster home . Cruel : The chihuahua puppy was discovered in the play area of an animal shelter in Antioch , California , with injuries to its ears and stomach . Horrifying : It is believed the animal , who has been named Fireman by its rescuers , was burned by chemicals at a foster home . Kristy Keusch from Umbrella of Hope is now caring for the dog and now looking for prospective adopters . She told CBS San Francisco : 'It ’ s hard not to get attached , I ’ d love to keep him but , I know he ’ s got a perfectly good family out there somewhere . On Friday the group said Fireman is resting well and getting stronger each day . They added that hundreds of people have already got in contact , looking to take the pet in . Supporters have also been asked to donate on the site BeOurPet . Fido Alert in East Contra Costa County has offered a $ 1,000 reward for information that leads to whoever caused Fireman ’ s injuries . It is not known where Fireman came from and his previous foster carers have not been identified . Progress : Kristy Keusch from Umbrella of Hope is now caring for the dog and is looking for a prospective home for Fireman . Fireman shares a moment with a firefighter called Ally following its rescue .
Dog was discovered in play area of a shelter in California , Antioch . It is believed the animal was burned by chemicals at a foster home . Charity Umbrella of Hope took it in and named it Fireman . A $ 1,000 reward is being offered information about the pet 's injuries .