The Oregon Humane Society is opening its doors to Amber, a disfigured pit bull mix who suffered horrendous injuries when she was doused with gasoline and intentionally set on fire. Despite her severe injuries – which required the amputation of major portions of her ears – Amber continues to be filled with love and affection and is excited to be around people.
Amber is being relocated to Oregon to find a home away from the limelight her case attracted in the small town of Yreka, California, where her abuser pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges and is now receiving mental health care. “We’re happy to say yes to Amber, and are very confident we’ll find a loving family to give her a fresh start in life,” said OHS President and CEO Sharon Harmon.
The two-year-old, sixty-pound dog is scheduled to arrive at OHS the afternoon of July 20 as part of the OHS Second Chance program that gives pets in Oregon and beyond new opportunities to find homes.
Amber was injured in April, and received care through Siskiyou County Animal Control and later through the Siskiyou Humane Society. She is described by her fans at the Siskiyou Humane Society as “a complete sweetheart who loves to give and receive affection, is very smart and focused with training, is a huge submissive grinner and loves to play with other dogs.”
Amber is expected to be available for adoption through OHS sometime in the next few days. Photos and profiles of all pets available for adoption from OHS can be viewed online at: https://www.oregonhumane.org/adopt.