WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — Waterbury police are investigating a possible animal abuse case after a young dog was found with suspected chemical burns.

Animal control officers found the 6- to 7-month-old pit bull mix under a bush in an empty lot off Hopkins Street on Monday night, after receiving a call about an injured dog. Officials say it had bleeding flesh on its belly and hind legs.

Police believe the dog named Precious may have had a case of mange and someone tried to treat it with chemicals that made the situation worse. Officers are treating the case as animal neglect and possible abuse.