Baron the Rottweiler, who was rescued after having his ears and nose cut off, is recovering after undergoing surgery last week.

More than two dozen adoption applications for Baron have already been submitted to the Michigan Humane Society.

Support continues to pour in for the 8 year old dog rescued after his ears and nose were cut off.  A reward for information on Baron's maiming has climbed to nearly $42,000.

Around 30 adoption applications for Baron have already been submitted to the Michigan Humane Society, though none have yet been approved.  Here's more from the Lansing State Journal.

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