Middletown — A dog that survived a fatal plane crash in New York over the weekend is getting treatment at a veterinary hospital in Middletown.

Whiskey, a 4-month-old Labrador mix, is being treated at Pieper Olson Veterinary and will have surgery on his legs Wednesday, according to a post on Facebook by the business.

Whiskey was one of two dogs that survived a plane crash in the snowy Catskill Mountains of New York on Sunday. According to the Associated Press, Suek Kim, a 49-year-old animal rescuer and pilot was flying from Maryland to Albany, N.Y., when the plane crashed Sunday evening in a remote area of Windham, N.Y.

Local officials there say Kim appeared to have died from the impact of the crash, along with one of the three dogs on the plane. The flight carrying the dogs was associated with a not-for-profit group that transports rescue animals with help from volunteer pilots.

Kim was flying the dogs to the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley.

Pieper Olson said Whiskey sustained minor chest injuries and two broken legs, adding staff there expect the surgery to go well and are optimisitic about his recovery.

The veterinary hospital said the second survivor, Pluto — a 1.5-year-old male Yorkie-Terrier mix — was evaluated at Capital District Veterinary Hospital before being released to the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley. It said Pluto suffered pulmonary contusions and internal and external bruising but is reported to be recovering well, it said.

"This heartbreaking event has profoundly affected the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley, an organization that dedicates itself to rescuing and caring for animals in need," it said. "As they navigate this challenging time, we're asking for your support. Please consider donating to the shelter to assist with Whiskey's recovery, as well as the care of other animals, and to help the shelter continue its life-saving mission."

Anyone who wishes to donate to the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley can do so by visiting the shelter's website.