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 Antioch, California.
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.