The Ontario SPCA is appealing for information after a dog was found with burns all over its body in Orillia.

Leonard, a black and tan Rottweiler was discovered by laying in the snow near Bass Lake Side Road and Atlantis Drive on Nov. 10.

The dog was taken to the Oro-Medonte animal control shelter, where an examination revealed the dog was in poor condition, was suffering from severe dehydration and had unknown trauma over his entire body.

The injuries are thought to have been caused by chemical burns or thermal burns from a heat source, such as an open flame. The veterinarian estimated that the dog sustained the injuries approximately two weeks prior to being found.

“We want to determine who owns this dog and how it sustained these injuries,” says Arista Wogenstahl, Inspector, Ontario SPCA. “We are asking anyone who might know something about this dog, or who may have witnessed anything unusual in that area, to come forward.”

The dog is believed to be between six and eight months old, is unneutered, was not wearing a collar and is not microchipped.

"The dog is doing much better. It's mobile and running around, a bit more aware and much healthier than the day it was found," says Curtis Shelswell, chief municipal law enforcement for Oro-Medonte.

Once he's released from the vet clinic, he'll be taken to Heartland Kennels until he finds a forever home.

"The township will look into a screening process and then look into getting this dog to the appropriate family."

The costs to treat Leonard are more than $2,000. Heartland Kennels is accepting donation at help pay the bill.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ontario SPCA at 310-7722.