Dog found with chemical burns to undergo surgery


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CLOVIS, N.M. (AP) — A dog will undergo surgery and then be placed in a foster home in Colorado after being found in New Mexico with chemical burns that will likely force removal of an eye.

Cindy Clayton of Cindy's Hope for Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Clovis says the 2-year-old pug was found wandering the streets of Clovis last week.

According to the Clovis News Journal (http://bit.ly/1qH7bgO ), the dog has chemical burns on its neck, head, eyes and left ear

Clayton says dog has been sent to a Denver rescue center for pugs where he will undergo surgery.

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