Dog survived gas chamber, up for adoption in NJ

[Why Syzygy]

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_MIRACLE_DOG?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2011-10-28-19-23-27

Warning: This article is very sad.

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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Unnamed and unwanted, the young beagle mix was left anonymously in a drop box outside an Alabama pound. His life was supposed to end in a gas chamber.

Instead, the young stray emerged frightened but unscathed, wagging his tail. Now, he's being hailed as a miracle dog, given the name Daniel after the biblical figure who survived the lion's den.

And he has a fresh start in New Jersey, where a rescue group hopes to find him a good home.

Only three animals have survived the gas chamber at the Animal Control facility in Florence, Ala., in the past 12 years. "Maybe God just had a better plan for this one," said city spokesman Phil Stevenson.

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[Fuzz]

1. What a cutie. Looks a little bit like my boggle Bailey.

[Why Syzygy]

8. Sweet

:) I wondered if the breed has something to do with his survival. Beagles are smart, aren't they?

[derby378]

2. Daniel needs a good home filled with love and doggy bones

So many little critters thrown away. My little Banjo was a "throwaway." Ginny and I made a habit of rescuing throwaways and giving them a loving home.

[Why Syzygy]

9. Thank you

for doing that. Maybe some day we will have responsible pet owners and no little animal will be a 'throwaway'.

[Kadie]

3. .

K&R

[Warpy]

4. Unfortunately, there's no such thing as double jeopardy for critters

so I sincerely hope somebody steps up and adopts this stubborn little guy.

[SoutherDem]

5. I live in Alabama

If NJ doesn't work for him, I would gladly adopt him.

[riderinthestorm]

6. K&R for Daniel. Hope he finds a home this weekend cuz he's a cutie. nt

[Booster]

7. Ok, Jersey DUers. Go get Daniel & give him the love he needs.