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Phoenix, the Baltimore pit bull that was doused with gasoline, set on fire and burned over 90 percent of her body, is stable but still considered in critical condition at a veterinary hospital in Pennsylvania.

The dog is in the custody of Main Line Animal Rescue in suburban Philadelphia, and is being cared for at a 24-hour veterinary hospital

The primary concern of veterinarians is Phoenix’s ability to fight off secondary infection from the extensive burns. She is on IV antibiotics, pain medicine, and supplemental nutrients, said Jennifer Mead-Brause, executive director of Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter.

Several veterinarians are examining her skin to see if she will need skin grafts, or if it has the potential to heal on its own in some areas.

She is receiving constant bandage changes throughout the day in order to help her body through recovery.

Mead-Brause said Phoenix faces a long battle — “several months, years even …to repair what has happened.”

On Wednesday afternoon, the young female pit bull was found in Southwest Baltimore doused with gasoline and left to burn to death. A Baltimore City police officer put the fire out with her sweater.

Phoenix was brought to the Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter, where Mead-Brause said the dog arrived wagging her tail. She was transferred to Swan Harbor Animal Hospital for immediate care.

BARCS was able to begin her treatment through the Franky Fund, which has has helped hundreds of homeless abused and sick animals receive the care they need.

Additional updates on Phoenix and details on the various ways to donate to her care are listed here.

(Photo: Courtesy of BARCS)