UPDATE: The Animal Aid Society provided an update Monday that Finian has come a long way. He’s able to have his cone removed as everything appears to be healing well.

“We are SO grateful to all of our supporters, especially everyone that has share and donated to our AAS Medical Fundraiser for Finian & Friends. We hope you realize the impact of your generosity. YOU gave Finian a chance and he is so happy you did,” the group said in a Facebook post.

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Community members are trying to raise funds for a dog that was found burned with acid in Hampton.

According to the Animal Aid Society, the dog who’s been named Finian was found wandering the streets on March 16. He was suffering injuries to his leg and his head, face, eyes and mouth were burned with acid.

Residents who found the dog were able to rush him to the Center of Veterinary Expertise facility in Suffolk. Finian was later transported to the Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter, and then finally to the Animal Aid Society.

Officials from AAS say Finian can’t see and cries when he’s left alone.

“This sweet boy, after everything he’s been through, just wants to be with people. He just wants love.”

Sarah Davis with the Animal Aid Society says most of his chemical burns are healing, but his eyes will never be the same.

“He can see shapes and he can see difference in light and dark. but that is going to be it, for him, forever,” said Davis.

Now blind, he’s finding his way in the world all over again.

“He literally walked into the fence twice, just walking speed. He just didn’t see it,” she stated.

Police say if anyone knows anything about what happened to Finian to contact the Hampton Animal Response Team as they investigate the incident.

“To do that is just horrible. I saw the vet tech yesterday and you think about him, and you think about how happy he is, you can’t help but tear up,” said Davis.

Davis says he’ll be up for adoption in several weeks once he’s healed and says he’d do best in a home with another dog to help guide him with his new disability.

The facility says they are committed to helping Finian get better, however, his care will be costly.

The dog is scheduled to see an eye specialist soon to find out if there is anything that can be done to correct the damage to his eyes. In addition, Finian has a surgical consult set up for his back leg.

The Animal Aid Society has set up a donation link for residents able to help Finian in his recovery.