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German shepherd pup, Chance, mends as community support bolsters SPCA's efforts

Dawn J. Sagert
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Chance, a 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd is shown with York County SPCA animal care technician Makayla Noll, left, and Executive Director Steven Martinez at the shelter in Manchester Township, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Chance, who is healing from numerous wounds including a shattered eye socket and a broken jaw, was found beaten in York City in August. Dawn J. Sagert photo
Chance, a 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd is shown with York County SPCA animal care technician Makayla Noll, left, and Executive Director Steven Martinez at the shelter in Manchester Township, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Chance, who is healing from numerous wounds including a shattered eye socket and a broken jaw, was found beaten in York City in August. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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Available for adoption at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
Available for adoption at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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Chance, the 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd pup, who was found beaten in York City last month, walks with content creator Rachel Ritchey at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
Chance, the 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd pup, who was found beaten in York City last month, walks with content creator Rachel Ritchey at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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Chance, the 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd pup, who was found beaten in York City last month, recuperates while he continues to heal at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
Chance, the 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd pup, who was found beaten in York City last month, recuperates while he continues to heal at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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Chance, the 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd pup, who was found beaten in York City last month, recuperates while he heals at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
Chance, the 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd pup, who was found beaten in York City last month, recuperates while he heals at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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Chance, the 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd who was found beaten in York City last month, gnaws at the leash during a short walk with content creator Rachel Ritchey at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
Chance, the 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd who was found beaten in York City last month, gnaws at the leash during a short walk with content creator Rachel Ritchey at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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From left, animal care technician Jennifer James provides a distraction of dog food, while veterinary technicians Stacey Lute and Karrah Devlin help to secure Chance, a 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd, as shelter medical director Dr. Natalie Weekes changes the cast on his leg at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Chance was found beaten in York City in August. Dawn J. Sagert photo
From left, animal care technician Jennifer James provides a distraction of dog food, while veterinary technicians Stacey Lute and Karrah Devlin help to secure Chance, a 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd, as shelter medical director Dr. Natalie Weekes changes the cast on his leg at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Chance was found beaten in York City in August. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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Chance, a 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd is shown in the care of York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Chance was found beaten in York City in August. Dawn J. Sagert photo
Chance, a 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd is shown in the care of York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Chance was found beaten in York City in August. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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Chance, a 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd is shown with animal care technician Jennifer James at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Chance was found beaten in York City in August. Dawn J. Sagert photo
Chance, a 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd is shown with animal care technician Jennifer James at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Chance was found beaten in York City in August. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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Shelter medical director Dr. Natalie Weekes cleans the area before replacing the cast on the leg of 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd, Chance, at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Chance was found beaten in York City in August. Dawn J. Sagert photo
Shelter medical director Dr. Natalie Weekes cleans the area before replacing the cast on the leg of 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd, Chance, at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Chance was found beaten in York City in August. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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Chance, a 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd, shown wearing a cast on his leg, plays with his stuffed fish toy in the grass at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Chance was found beaten in York City in August. Dawn J. Sagert photo
Chance, a 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd, shown wearing a cast on his leg, plays with his stuffed fish toy in the grass at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Chance was found beaten in York City in August. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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Chance, a 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd is shown with animal care technician Jennifer James at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Chance was found beaten in York City in August. Dawn J. Sagert photo
Chance, a 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd is shown with animal care technician Jennifer James at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Chance was found beaten in York City in August. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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Shelter medical director Dr. Natalie Weekes changes the cast on the leg of 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd, Chance, at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Chance was found beaten in York City in August. Dawn J. Sagert photo
Shelter medical director Dr. Natalie Weekes changes the cast on the leg of 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd, Chance, at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Chance was found beaten in York City in August. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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Chance, a 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd is shown with Executive Director Steven Martinez at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Chance was found beaten in York City in August. Dawn J. Sagert photo
Chance, a 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd is shown with Executive Director Steven Martinez at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Chance was found beaten in York City in August. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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Chance, a 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd is shown with Executive Director Steven Martinez at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Chance was found beaten in York City in August. Dawn J. Sagert photo
Chance, a 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd is shown with Executive Director Steven Martinez at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Chance was found beaten in York City in August. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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From left, animal care technician Jennifer James provides a distraction of dog food, while veterinary technicians Stacey Lute and Karrah Devlin help to secure Chance, a 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd, as shelter medical director Dr. Natalie Weekes changes the cast on his leg at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Chance was found beaten in York City in August. Dawn J. Sagert photo
From left, animal care technician Jennifer James provides a distraction of dog food, while veterinary technicians Stacey Lute and Karrah Devlin help to secure Chance, a 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd, as shelter medical director Dr. Natalie Weekes changes the cast on his leg at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Chance was found beaten in York City in August. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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Chance, a 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd is shown with animal care technician Jennifer James at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Chance was found beaten in York City in August. Dawn J. Sagert photo
Chance, a 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd is shown with animal care technician Jennifer James at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Chance was found beaten in York City in August. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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