Letters and gifts pour in from around the world for abused pit bull dumped in a trash chute - pics

[Kadie]

A 1-year-old pit bull nicknamed Patrick sits Tuesday, April 5, 2011, next to flowers sent by a supporter in Alaska as he recovers at Garden State Veterinary Specialists in Tinton Falls, N.J. , after being found starved and dumped in a trash chute. Kisha Curtis, 27, of Newark pleaded not guilty to animal abuse charges. Authorities believe Curtis tied the dog to a railing in her Newark apartment building and left the state for more than a week. Letters and donations have poured in from the around the world in support of Patrick.



A 1-year-old pit bull nicknamed Patrick sits Tuesday, April 5, 2011, near piles of gifts donated to him as he recovers at Garden State Veterinary Specialists in Tinton Falls, N.J. , after being found starved and dumped in a trash chute. Kisha Curtis, 27, of Newark, pleaded not guilty to animal abuse charges. Authorities believe Curtis tied the dog to a railing in her Newark apartment building and left the state for more than a week. Letters and donations have poured in from the around the world in support of Patrick.



A 1-year-old pit bull nicknamed Patrick walks Tuesday, April 5, 2011, near piles of gifts donated to him as he recovers at Garden State Veterinary Specialists in Tinton Falls, N.J. , after being found starved and dumped in a trash chute. Kisha Curtis, 27, of Newark pleaded not guilty to animal abuse charges. Authorities believe Curtis tied the dog to a railing in her Newark apartment building and left the state for more than a week. Letters and donations have poured in from the around the world in support of Patrick.


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more information here...

Tinton Falls animal hospital helps abused dog found in Newark garbage chute

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/03/tinton_falls_animal_hospital_h.html

[MadMaddie]

1. I hope she gets jail time

If she will do this to an animal she will do it to a child.

The little fella is a fighter, I hope when he gets well he goes to a loving forever home.

[BrklynLiberal]

59. Ditto!!!!

[baldguy]

2. Poor little guy!

[a la izquierda]

3. And by going to Patrick's facebook page...

you can read stories about other horrific acts of cruelty, like O Caozinho Burne, the little baby dog burned with hot oil in Brazil. Or Braveheart the dog, starved to near death in Kentucky, now being treated in Wisconsin. Or Tad the abandoned dog in Texas. They stories rip your heart out.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/C%C3%A3ozinho-Burne/204564512900772

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bravehearts-battle/204751412876705

http://www.facebook.com/theabandoneddog



Also, if you go to The Patrick Miracle on facebook, you can get updates on his progress.

[Liberal_in_LA]

4. Now really...does a dog appreciate flowers and letters?

[grilled onions]

11. It's A Boost To Those Caring For Him

It must be depressing to see such suffering close up so when so many send flowers and cards it must make them feel like there are people out there who do care,who adore all critters and admire them for the hard work they do. It can't be easy.

[a la izquierda]

12. The flowers probably smell nice...

my dogs seem to like flowers. Plus, there might be something fun living in the flowers, like a bee or a butterfly. :)

[BobbyBoring]

40. My dogs love flowers

n/t

[KurtNYC]

45. I think the dogs story touched a lot of people. They relate to feeling

dumped down a trash chute. This outpouring is the result. It is sad and wonderful at the same time.

My boxer approached a magnolia blossom that had freshly fallen to the ground with mixture of curiosity and fascination. I dare say he appreciated it. Just today one of the pups sniffed and then put a live daffodil blossom in her mouth and decided both not to eat it and not to chew it. A kind of respect was formed there. ;-)

They definitely understand energy.

[border_town]

60. Probably not, but

the humans tirelessly working to save him might.

[JanMichael]

63. wtf difference does it make? if you don't approve then don't send

anything like that.

[Liberal_in_LA]

5. He's fattened up a bit but has a ways to go

[eowyn_of_rohan]

6. Blubbering....

What a darling little fella. Thanks to everyone who sent him a present. :cry:

[Upton]

7. Patrick sure is looking a lot better..

it's amazing he's survived. I'm sure they've been flooded with offers to adopt him. I hope he finds a great forever home.

This Kisha Curtis, if found guilty, needs to be punished to the fullest extent of the law..which unfortunately, probably won't mean much, because animal abuse laws in this country are woefully inadequate.

[roguevalley]

9. I want him.

[Auntie Bush]

13. You deserve him! Wish you could get him and he'd have a great home. nt

[Evolve_Already]

8. Good boy Good Boy!

:hug:

[riderinthestorm]

10. He's walking around!! Amazing! I love this story. K&R nt

[flvegan]

14. According to some on DU, as a pit bull, he should have just been killed.

I believe "exterminated" is the word many of them use. Nice to see the support for an abused animal regardless of his/her breed. He looks to be doing so much better, so kudos to the folks caring for him.

[Bluenorthwest]

17. I'm sitting with one right now how is so sweet and sappy

A great dog.

[flvegan]

19. I run a rescue for them.

Well, mostly for them. Great dogs, agreed.

[Liberal_in_LA]

22. Do you ever watch 'Pit Boss'? great show.

[flvegan]

23. Of course.

Shorty has been a pibble friend for some time.

[Wait Wut]

29. Love Pit Boss.

Shorty thinks like I do. People have choices, animals don't (for the most part). He's on my lottery list when I win.

[geardaddy]

27. Yeah, I don't get that.

Dogs are dogs regardless of breed.

[BobbyBoring]

41. Sadly that's a common attitude

That has nothing to do with the dogs and everything to do about humans. Many shelters immediately euthanize Pit Bulls. It's the fucking psychopaths that abuse them that should be euthanized.

[Dappleganger]

55. "According to some on DU..."

Ok, link to people on DU saying all pit bulls should be killed. You brought it up, so the burden of proof is on you. Otherwise, you are just calling out DU'ers and that's against the DU rules. Broad-based bashing isn't allowed, either.

[Booster]

15. For God's sake, he's a puppy. What could he have possibly

done to be treated like this. That woman is a piece of shit.

[Brigid]

16. Looks like Patrick is improving.

Slowly but surely. And soon it will be on to a forever home, I'm sure. :)

[Skip Intro]

18. Jail is too good for that pos ****. I'm not a violent person, but I'd like to have some time alone

with that human waste.

[AtomicKitten]

20. He looks so much better yet still looks like a skeleton with spotty fur.

Here's some video on his recovery: http://nodogaboutit.wordpress.com/2011/03/31/favorite-video-friday-patrick-the-miracle-dog/

[1monster]

39. Lord, those videos made me cry. He looks so sad.

[AtomicKitten]

49. He is blossoming with medical care, food, and kind and caring treatment.

All that he was denied before.

He will be adopted in a heartbeat and hopefully live happily ever after.

[Webster Green]

21. How could anyone do that to a puppy.

That is really fucked up. WTF?!

[shockra]

24. Mayor Booker's Birthday Wish for Patrick

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGNEfpqWNNU&feature=player_embedded

[Kadie]

26. Thank you for posting that.

[catgirl]

47. I love Mayor Booker

He's such a great guy. I think he should take Patrick in!

[Dorian Gray]

25. Yeah for Tinton Falls

That's the town next to where I grew up.

Poor poor doggy. He's already so loved. I hope he can find an appropriate home as he will need lots of TLC and understanding. Abused pets may be unpredictable, so he shouldn't be placed with other pets or animals. Just a loving and caring adult(s) who will put him first and heaps loads of attention on him.

[Rex]

28. Another great story that renews my faith in humanity.

God, I need these stories now more than ever! Poor poochie, I am glad he is better and hope he lives a long and fruitful life.

[Urban Prairie]

30. "Kisha Curtis is charged with two fourth-degree offenses for "tormenting and torturing" an animal

by failing to provide food and water, the prosecutor's office said. Those carry a maximum jail sentence of 18 months and a fine of up to $10,000, but the prosecutor's office still has to determine whether those charges will be presented to a grand jury."



Curtis' mother was in court Thursday and said her daughter was in Albany, N.Y., when the dog was believed to have been abused.

"Somebody gave her that dog but she couldn't take care of it, so she tied it up outside hoping somebody else could take it," Tammie Curtis said. Somebody took that dog and did whatever they did to it."

http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=8044955&rss=rss-wpvi-article-8044955


Yeah, her daughter tied the poor dog up and she must have hoped that "somebody" would notice that Patrick was waiting for "somebody" to take him, by breaking into her hi-rise apartment, going out to the balcony and take him away, and that "somebody" did just that to Patrick while her daughter was away, and somehow also managed to nearly starve him to death within around a week?!?



:wtf: :crazy: :mad:






Apparently Ms. Curtis could not afford to feed Patrick, but had enough money to post $1000.00 in bail.

[rpannier]

51. Amazing isn't it

I mean, taking it to an animal shelter for adoption was never an option.
I guess aniamls are more likely to be adopted from her balcony than at a shelter

[catrose]

57. I'm sure there's pit bull rescue orgs too

[tblue37]

31. One year? Poor precious is just a baby! nt

[stuntcat]

32. omg the sweety

I'm glad he'll be taken care of now!

[xchrom]

33. Kick

[xchrom]

34. Kick

[WorseBeforeBetter]

35. Patrick giving kisses...

Photo Gallery:

http://www.ahscares.org/Patrick_Photo_Gallery.htm

Updates:

http://www.ahscares.org/archives.asp?catid=27

I'm obsessed with this little guy. And not sure what should be done with a POS like Kisha Curtis--anyone who starves/tosses an animal like garbage is just *gone.*

[BeHereNow]

37. Fur People KNOW when someone has saved them.

Unfortunately, this little guy is the tip of the
iceberg, as far as animal abuse goes.
He is one of the fortunate ones- so many still are suffering-
unable to let anyone know.

Animal abusers are the worst of humanity in my book.
They certainly should not be allowed to have children, or Fur People to care for.

BHN

[a la izquierda]

58. You're not kidding.

My husband rescued our Viszla mix from the side of the road. The dog was about 7 months old, abandoned, manged, and starved. We had just lost our beloved Sheltie a week earlier and were not looking for a new dog. Well, it was about 95 degrees and ready to storm; my husband could not, in good conscience, leave the puppy there. So he opened the back door to the car and the puppy sat there for a minute, looked at my husband, and apparently thought "well, anything is better than this!" $500 on vet treatment and 5 years later, and that dog is STILL a daddy's boy.

[northernlights]

62. thank you for posting this picture

the others break my heart. this one warms it...:hug:

[kas125]

36. If you're on facebook, you can join this group -

A Gift From Patrick Day (weekend) http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=176072132442069 which urges all the Patrick fans to go to their local shelters this next weekend. It'll be one month since Patrick was found. Go out and purchase anything ~ a bag or can of food, a toy ~ OR take some old towels/blankets. It doesn't have to cost you anything but money is always welcomed. Think about telling his story in an attached note or card and just say, "THIS IS A GIFT FROM PATRICK."

[WorseBeforeBetter]

38. Nice. Or donate to have a fence built for a chained dog...

Coalition to Unchain Dogs
http://unchaindogs.net/

[lukasahero]

43. This is a wonderful idea

Patrick has touched the heart of thousands but there are so many dogs out there like him and this is a tangible way to do something for all of them.

Thanks for sharing.

[kas125]

46. You're welcome! I know that many people will want to

do something for Patrick and this is a way to help other animals in his name since he's got everything he needs now. I hope all the people who apply to adopt him and don't get him will adopt another one instead, too.

Oh, and it's been five days since my new dog came home; I know you'll be happy to know that she's doing just great. It's almost as if she's been here forever already. The two dogs adore each other, they play all day long and sleep together (usually on my bed, lol) at night. She's not only one of the sweetest dogs ever, but she's smart, too. She's already learned several hand signal commands. She's wonderful and we love her very much!

[They_Live]

42. An abandoned dog

has a facebook page. But I still don't. I may never catch up with the times.

I'm glad that cute little guy is finally getting so much love, and I can tell he has a lot to give back, as well.

[InvisibleTouch]

44. I hope he gets a wonderful, safe, happy home for the rest of his life! n/t

[catgirl]

48. Patrick is doing so great!!

I think he's going to make it! And I know he's going to have a great life.

[roxiejules]

50. Meanwhile, there is the death of this little girl

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x818817

[amborin]

52. so glad the poor animal is getting good care now

alas, so many dogs look like that with their ribs protruding in so many parts of the world

[Raine]

53. Aw gee

you can see how thin the poor thing is :cry: I dispise people who abuse animals, I'd liked to throw her into a garbage disposal. :mad: Thank goodness the dog is saved and will end up with a loving home.

[Myrina]

54. Let's tie the defendant to a railing for a week - at least.

I hate people more and more every day. :mad: :mad: :mad:

[Dappleganger]

56. That dog was starving for way more than just a week.

They need to put that owner UNDER the jail! :mad:

[northernlights]

61. exactly.

It took longer than a week for that poor puppy to end up in that condition.

My guess is she deliberately intended to starve him to death. Left for a week so she wouldn't have to be bothered with watching or be bothered by the poor puppy's likely begging for food and water.

Came home after she figured he was dead and dumped his little body down the trash chute. Where that fucking bitch belongs. :grr:

Thank god for the worker who spotted Patrick's movement and investigated and set in motion saving his life and getting that disgusting bitch caught.

Who, by the way, doesn't look to me like *she's* missed any meals lately. :grr: :grr: :grr: