A severely emaciated puppy found dumped near a baseball field in a New Jersey park has gained 11 pounds in two weeks and will be going to her new home this weekend, animal rescuers say.
Her brother, Bugsy, died the day after they were found by a jogger at East Side Park in Paterson. When animal control officers arrived at the park, Bunny was standing over Bugsy, apparently trying to comfort and protect him.
The 6-month-old pups barely weighed 14 pounds when they should have clocked in at a healthy 50, according to officials.
Bunny now weighs more than 25 pounds, according to Second Chance Pet Adoption League.
She will be adopted by a couple from Ramsey, New Jersey, after she is spayed this week.
"Her new mom met her today and spent over an hour playing with her and bonding," according to a release from Second Chance.
A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to who abused them.
Here are the dramatic before and after photos of Bunny:
