The Patrick Miracle
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One day before St. Patrick’s Day, an emaciated red pit bull mix was discovered in a trash bag at the bottom of a Newark apartment building garbage chute.
Patrick, as he was later named by the Humane Society, was brought to the Garden State Veterinary Specialists in Tinton Falls where he received immediate care. Patrick was treated by specialists who determined that he was found just hours from death.
This extreme case of cruelty has enraged dog lovers around the globe, and the Garden State Veterinary Specialist clinic has been inundated with donations and inquires about Patrick. Doctors say that if he continues to improve and recovers completely, the Humane Society will arrange for his adoption. In the meantime, those interested in following his progress can find updates on his Facebook page: The Patrick Miracle.
So hard to look at the poor boy! We hope he is able to make a full recovery – we saw his crossed paws when he was in someone’s arms there – we are going to cross ours for him too.
Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara
Why is it that the Humane society and SPCA takes the abused and unwanted pets and animals in and puts them behind bars instead of taking the abusers/killers in and putting them in cages??? Giving them a select time to be put down???!!!!
HEAR HEAR Chuck!!
People that feel sad about this, keep it inside and do nothing and go on with their life. People that feel rage, do something about it!!!
AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We need harsh punishment for these ignorant %$^*(()(!!*!^$&%@!
Hi Patrick. I read everything that I can find about you. I have fallen in love with you. Please baby be well, forgive, and let us love you. You will be a GREAT Teacher and hopefully you will change some much needed laws. You are such a good and brave boy and a survivor. Lurps and aaarooos Patrick. Sending loving drool from Louisiana.
I would like to be with you 24 hours, If I could. God Bless you baby Patrick
Truly a miracle that he lived, even more a miracle, as dogs show us time and again, that he can love, forgive and trust to continue on with his life. What an example we can all learn from.
Have they found the person/people that did this to Patrick? It shouldn’t be that hard since he was put down an apartment shute???? What a wonderful story. He will make a wonderful pet to a special family.
Be strong, Patrick! You’ve got an army of people who love you on your side!
Sam
AMAZING what food and love can do!
And may the person that discarded this poor dog face a similar fate.
people disgust me to no end 1st Firu & now Patrick such sweet innocent boys to endure so much pain it breaks my heart beyond words
And PLEASE sign the petition to find his abuser: http://apps.facebook.com/petitions/1/patrick-starved-dog-thrown-down-garbage-chute/
may Karma come back & haunt that A*hole forever!
is there any accounts set up or places where we can make a donation for his cost of care?
WTF is wrong with these idiots? Someone should throw them down a trash chute. My dog was thrown in a dumpster.
….wouldn’t it be a wonderful tribute to Patrick to adopt a dog in his honor???
SOMEbody in that building has to know someone who had a dog & now doesn’t. Get well Patrick, it’s Ok now!
I know the building the dog was found at. Its the projects filled with gang members, junkies, etc and its a shame that more than 1/2 the population in that building does not even take care for there kids well being never the less an animal. Its so sad. My heart breaks for not only the animals but for the children that are all subject to such a low life.
dear Patrick may his life be filled with love
Patrick looks like the dog that would result if you mixed my German Shorthair with my sister’s pitty. What a baby! Thank God he was found and can be helped. Hopefully his former owner will be found and brought to justice.
Get well soon Patrick! We love you <3
nakakaiYak naman toh.. :’(
How freakin sick. outta sight, outta mind? Sorry, Kharma doesnt work likr that! Sick %$@(AC$!!! id like to K177 someone over this!UGH!
Love you Patrick
Hoping for a speedy recovery for Patrick. Signed the petition–hope they track down and prosecute whoever treated him so horrendously.
Have they found the monster?
I can’t believe he made it! He is so thin! I wonder how much the poor thing is supposed to weigh?
@ heather,
i don’t know what “patrick” should weigh, but my buddy, “ranger” just went up to the vets for his second rabies shot, the 3 year one, and he weighed just over 75 lbs, happy and healthy. his mom and two sisters also live here, they’re smaller, with “kimmy” as the “runt of the litter” but they’re all within the range of 50 to 60 lbs, and the vet was satisfied with their condition. i hope that “patrick” regains full health and weight and finds a home where folks enjoy his good qualities, in spite of all he’s been through he sounds like a good hearted dog deserving good people to live with.
I would personally love to find the A**HOLE who did this & take care of them myself!!!!!! Jeez I hate mean cruel people!!!!!!!
I just can’t believe this and even more I just can’t wrap my mind on how cruel people can be. I wish I could visit Patrick and and just be another human friend.
I will be following his progress closely.
God’s angels are surrounding Patrick…☺
Get well soon beautiful Patrick! <3
he still trusts people after this, its unbelivable he still alive , good luck patrick, irish eyes smiled on you the day you were found ,xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sign the petition for Patrick <3
http://apps.facebook.com/petitions/1/patrick-starved-dog-thrown-down-garbage-chute/
How can people be so cruel. Poor Patrick. Wish I could put my arms around him and make him know that people can love him and that he finds a wonderful home and not be treated like that ever again. He looks like a loving little fellow even after being subjected to such horrible treatment. Hang in there Patrick, you are in good hands now.
Mary
http://www.gsvs.org/news/patrick.asp Takes you directly to the clinic that he is at right now so that you can donate to his health care expenses
Sign the Petition for Patrick <3
http://apps.facebook.com/petitions/1/patrick-starved-dog-thrown-down-garbage-chute/
We never do find out if these monsters who show this cruelty get there just rewards,but i hope they rot in hell,i hope this poor boy makes a full recovery,and finds a good home.Come on Patrick you can do it..
pls get well soon Patrick, pray
Oh Patrick!! It’s a miracle that you’ve survived this long. I pray you make a full recovery
The person is not just cruel. He is a lunatic and a barbarian.
Prayers that Patrick will survive…what a beautiful soul. Like the Dr said, this really does show the worst of human behavior~
My goodness that is heartbreaking.
“After all he’s been through, he still loves people”- that is always the way, isn’t it? We have so much to learn from dogs and their capacity to forgive.
As I wipe the tears from my eyes I realize that Patrick’s story shows the best and worst of humans. The worst being the person(s) responsible for doing this horrid thing to him, and I do hope they find them; and the best being all the amazing, wonderful, kind, and good people helping and loving Patrick. And it is obvious that the best far outweigh the worst.
Our hearts go out to Patrick. His eyes are incredibly expressive and show a beautiful Soul residing in his tiny body. Patrick, we pray for your healing and recovery. Much love being sent your way.
Suka and K
oh my gosh, i am crying right now. i have a pit and i can’t imagine her looking like a grey hound. That’s what I thought he was. That poor sweet baby.
FILTHY! I thought the photo was photoshopped. Hang in there Patrick! There is a better life for you buddy.
Mamma Heartbeat
<3
I cried so hard and became so angry at the person that did this. People know there are shelters, rescues, and foster care should one need to surrender their dog however; it is when people show no compassion and treat their family pet like garbage only tells the world they are monsters.
Patrick has the best care and is surrounded by lots of love and will get adopted. I wish I could have him however; I think 3 Pit Bulls are enough for now.
Thank you Garden State Veterinary Specialist for helping Patrick.
God love him. He looks so sweet and precious. May he have an outstanding life ahead of him.
We read the stories of dogs like Patrick and Pearson – and our hearts yearn to help, to adopt them. But Patrick needs only one home; dogs like him euthanized every minute of every day. Take the caring that Patrick has wakened and share it with another shelter pet in need. Take your anger towards Patrick’s abusers and channel it into making this world a better place for animals and people. We cannot stop until they all have homes, and none have to suffer and die. Go out and make a difference.
Thanks for making that point Allison!
This poor little angel has been thru so much already for his short little time in this world. I am so happy that he is finally getting the love and attention that he deserves.
I really can’t wait to hear about the arrest of the disppicapal person/persons that did this. My hopes are that all of the attention and news that Patrick is getting will hopefully make officials see that we need better laws in place to protect our four legged friends. We have to be their voices, lets make it happen. Love and prayers to all the Patrick’s in the world, won’t everyone please adopt.
O Lord I love you. Lets be the voices for our furry little friends.
i am a grown man and am fighting a tear looking at this poor baby…
How could anyone be so cruel? so sad …I pray Patrick gets better and finds a loving new home!
I don’t know how anyone could look at that face and into those eyes and do anything harmful to him. What kind of sick bastard can starve an animal unless that person is also starving and has NOTHING to give. I think it’s a safe bet in this case, no such drama occurred.
I hope whoever it was likes warm weather, because in my heart, I think there’s a spot reserved in Hell.
Well said, Lisa!
I think if Sweetheart can recover, then Patrick can, too! Wishing him the best of luck and a perfect family!
I cried when I heard his story. how could anyone be that cruel. I hope they find out who did this to Patrick. I am a total animal lover and it’s unimaginable to think that anyone could willfully do that to any living animal. it make my blood boil. too bad they can’t do to the person that did this what he did to Patrick.
God Bless you Patrick!
oooooh poor baby! I sure hope you get better Patrick. God Bless You baby.
Get well soon Patrick
I could just about kill someone. But of course, I am not allowed. People will murder a dog for nipping somone. But this guy, if found will walk with a wagging finger while he ended a wagging tail.
this slut kisha curtis is on facebook look her up and tell her she is a slut ect.. go now do it for patrick
ps she is 28 years old kisha cirtis newark nj go now tell her she is a scumbag loser she’s on facebook… look her up.. she is mad ugly too…lolzzz
There’s a special kind of hell waiting for those who abuse, torture and neglect the innocent.
We’re purring and praying for you!
The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie
i hope they get the mongrels that did this.they need to be treated the same thinking of u patrick
As a Police Officer for the State of MIssouri and a Animal Activist, The only thing I can say is I am SICK to my stomach to see such P.O.S. walk on our streets. Anyone out there who does this to animals, KNOW THIS I will find you and you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. just sick. .. God Bless You All who help these poor animals..
Dear wee Patrick, Kia kaha (stay strong) sweetheart. There are many beautiful loving people in the world who would never have treated you in the terrible inhumane way the person who had you did. That person will be punished for the cruel way she treated you. You are a precious soul and humans are learning so much from you already. If I was in Newark I would come and be your bestest friend and give you lots of love, walkies and good food. I live in Australia and my heart has been deeply touched by you wee man. You are a survivor. I am also a survivor of abuse. Stay strong precious wee love and know that you are in the hearts and thoughts of many good decent people throughout the world who want and wish only a good and happy life for you. XXXXXXXXXXXX
Dear Patrick, Our love goes out to you, and our hearts are filled with faith and hope that you make a full recovery. Know that you have an army of good people from around the country who love you. may God be by your side throughout your recovery.
As to the piece of human S*** that did this to you, Ihope you Pay dearly for what you have done. I want to say worse things, but we are better than that.
Ghandi said ” A civilization can be judged, as to how it treats its animals.”
God Bless you Patrick, may he heal you and find you a loving home! May swift justice prevail over your previous owner!!
I instantly got tears in my eyes when I saw his picture. I wish I could love and take care of him forever
i have had dogs all my life.i cant understand how our why a person would do something so sick to a baby like him.the laws need to realy change sick people get away with to much. i belive mabe we should do the same thing to the person make them go with out food water a safe place to live.treat them like trash like they did to this sweet baby . my heart prayers go out to him in ever one that is fighting with him to make him better.
I have followed Patrick’s care every step of the way as if he was my dog. What I have tried to find in my searches to see how he is doing, is a petition, something, anything to work on getting abuse like this stopped. We all know this case isn’t ordinary, extremely sad, but it happens over and over, for some reason Patrickt received more acknowledgement than other cases. What can be done. Is there a petition going around to change the laws?
I love the picture of Patrick at the top. He reminds me of E.T in the picture, and we all have to admit that we all loved E.T growing up.
This is just heartbreaking! It is just sickening that people keep getting away with this horrid treatment of animals. Bless you Patrick I pray you get a loving home soon. Many thanks to the people who found you and all those who are helping you now. They are angles here on earth.
I don’t do Facebook so maybe on Patrick’s FB page there is more current info. Despite the fact that the following statement was issued by the NJ authorities just a few days ago, local news reports indicate that the woman who did this just had her bail dismissed and she is out of jail. Here’s what the NJ authorities said a couple of days ago and then inexplicably let her out of the slammer with no bail required:
“Col. Frank Rizzo of the NJ SPCA: “Please let this serve as an update on the Patrick the Pitbull case against Kisha Curtis. After careful consideration, we have decided to upgrade the charges against Ms. Curtis from disorderly persons offenses to indictable offense 4:22-17 (b)1 – torment & torture. The public must know that we will not tolerate this kind of behavior towards animals in the State of N J and we will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law. ”
Yeah I can sure see how the New Jersey authorities are real interested in upholding the law. HAHAHAHA so funny I FORGOT to laugh.
Nope. There is no justice, criminals are pretty much all rewarded and animals (and humans) continue to suffer while the criminals continue to win.
Please check facts before sharing inaccurate information. The woman was arrested and she is currently out of jail becuase she posted her BAIL. This is part of the justice system. The NJ authorities are doing everything they can within the LAW. If you have issues with this law, and many of us do, help push for the laws to be changed.
First of all I am not a NJ resident so I can’t personally push to have NJ laws revised. However, I am part of a group who does this in my area. Second, I am quoting directly from local NJ news sources who reported that the bail had been “dismissed” that was the word they used – local online newspaper in that town – the words used were not “met bail” or “paid her bail” or “bail was paid.” The word used was DISMISSED. If you have solid quotable reporting please provide it.
Es triste saber que haya personas que sino aman a los animalitos,pues no les hagan daño son tan indefensos,hay albergues fijos y temporales,protactores .pero es mas facil botarlos y asi se van muriendo de hambre y sed,pues ellos dependen del humano para sobrevivir,hay un juicio Divino que los espera.
bravo pour les sauveurs de PATRICK
HI all,
I’m french guy and i can’t believe what i see.
How can an human do that ?!!! Jail is one response, psychatry is the other one (in parallel indeed).
Words are missing to tell my feeling.
I hope patrick will go better and better, not difficult while seeing the first photos.
Thanks for those who get him feel good today.
Olivier, from France
Dear Patrick,
I hope that you continue to improve and find a loving family that you deserve. I am so sorry that this has happened to you. There are really nasty people out there and I hope they are caught and put in jail. We all love you !!!!
The Hoge Family
Pittsburgh, PA
omg..i cried i hope he get’s better i have a pit who almost look like him i will have to pray for him omg im crying i hope he make’s it
:’(
THE PATRICK MOVEMENT ILLINOIS
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to Patrick: God Bless ad Blessed you, After raeding what happened to you I cried for hours, I am so glad you are recovering and will surivive. God bless you and find a home that will apppreciate and love you like u deserve..hugs hugs hugs
Everyone should at least send this woman a Facebook message. Although I think by now she has probably received so many that she probably isn’t reading them anymore. There is a link to her page here: http://www.truecrimereport.com/2011/03/kisha_curtis_charged_with_star.php
Keep on moving Patrick! We all support you!
Patrick has such a pretty face. How could his owner have tortured him?!
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2012, 03, 05.
Patrick est devenu un superbe chien pesant 55 livres! De plus, il est entre les mains du Dr. Scavelli et de son épouse qui le considère comme un membre de la famille. Bravo mon beau Patrick et longue vie à toi!
Gros bisous,
Danielle, de Montréal, Canada.