Pennsylvania Pit Bull Suffers Burns While Stranded On Hot Roof

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A Pit Bull had been left to suffer burns on the scorching roof of a city building in Berks County, Pennsylvania for 10 hours before it was discovered and brought to the Animal Rescue League of Berks County.

“The pads on his feet are now completely burned off,” said Barrie A. Pease, president of the board of directors at the shelter. He said the Rescue League has not been able to find the owner of the dog, which was found Tuesday evening on the roof of a building.

“He’s a sweetheart and well-behaved, so we know he has an owner,” Pease said.

ARL Executive Director Harry D. Brown III said the Pit Bull also had burned nipples, suggesting that he tried to lay down on the hot roof because his feet were in so much pain.

Brown said the dog was discovered when Reading, Pennsylvania police called the shelter to inform them the Pit Bull was stranded on a roof. He said once the shelter’s on-call employee arrived at the building, the dog had been brought down to the porch and was panting a lot and obviously dehydrated.

“Our vet washed (his wounds) out, then put medication on them, wrapped him up and put him on antibiotics and (other) medication,” Brown said. “When he walks, you can tell it hurts him.”

However, the Pit Bull, which Brown says is probably about 2 years old, is expected to make a full recovery.

“It’s just going to take a little time,” he said.

Story by Elaine Furst for Dog Files

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Jess @ InStyleDog
12 years ago

Crossed paws for his recovery … and for a good, loving home!

Anonymous
Anonymous
12 years ago

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Melissad4549
Melissad4549
12 years ago

Poor baby hope he gets well soon .

Melissad4549
Melissad4549
12 years ago

Poor baby hope he gets well soon .

trickytrip
trickytrip
12 years ago

What in the hell is wrong with people?  Something needs to be done.

Rengarcia7
Rengarcia7
12 years ago
Reply to  trickytrip

People who treat animals like this are not only stupid, but evil as well. 

Victoria Lego
12 years ago

Sweet dog, now when they find the owner , ask him how he would like to be traped on a roof for 10 hrs. with no shoes.

Victoria Lego
12 years ago

Sweet dog, now when they find the owner , ask him how he would like to be traped on a roof for 10 hrs. with no shoes.

essay writers
12 years ago

thanks for the post! very interesting!

Sue Bowman
12 years ago

It’s so hard to read these stories:( I hope this guy gets to feeling better soon.

Organic Dog Treats
12 years ago

Mad people, Why do they neglect their pets like this? 

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