A severely malnourished dog began the road to recovery after being rescued from a Delaware County yard.
The adult female pit bull terrier mix, with white fur and black spots, weighed barely more than 20 pounds -- its ribs protruding -- when humane Investigators plucked it from the backyard of home on Thomas Street in Chester, Pennsylvania on Friday, according to the Delco SPCA.
Despite barely being able to stand and constantly falling over when it tried, the dog would show affection towards people and constantly wagged her tail, according to the SPCA. The SPCA staff named her Pearl “because of her beautiful disposition despite the adversity she has undergone,” said rescuers.
The SPCA put Pearl on a regiment of feeding every two hours as well as giving the dog supplements and proper veterinary care as it recovers.
The investigation into how Pearl wound up so malnourished continued Tuesday. The SPCA said no charges were immediately filed.
The SPCA asked for donations to help care for Pearl as she recovers. No word yet on when she might be available for adoption.
The SPCA asked that anyone with information on the case call 610-566-1370 x214.
