Patrick the Miracle Dog remains at the Garden State Veterinary Specialists (GSVS) in Tinton Falls, New Jersey after a judge denied a request to move him to a shelter in Forked River, New Jersey.
Judge Joseph Cassini III ruled against the request by the Associated Humane Society to move the rescued Pit Bull to the Popcorn Park Zoo in Forked River while the dog’s alleged abuser, Kisha Curtis of Newark, New Jersey stands trial for animal cruelty. Cassini said Patrick was receiving adequate care at GSVS, where he is recovering, nine weeks after being found tossed out with the trash in Newark.
Patrick’s story continues to be followed on the media circuit—in newspapers as far away as Ireland—and on the Internet. Blogs, postings, even new songs dedicated to Patrick on YouTube continue to surface.
Thursday’s hearing addressed a custody battle between the GSVS, Associated Humane Societies (AHS) and the city of Newark New Jersey. AHS, which claims it has legal ownership of the dog and which also has an animal care center in Tinton Falls, filed a motion seeking to overturn a judge’s earlier order that Patrick stay at GSVS.
As for what is in Patrick’s best interests, AHS Director Bruce Sanchez said, “All we want is what is best for the dog.” Sanchez also said that Patrick “should be able to be a normal dog.”
“He was cheated out of his whole life and he should be able to slip into anonymity,” Sanchez said, adding that he thought the dog should be adopted anonymously.
“We’re the ones who decided to save the dog,” Sanchez said of the AHS. “He wasn’t famous when we saved him.” Sanchez said that AHS workers decided to bring him to GSVS because the clinic provides 24-hour care.
Many people however, agree with Judge Cassini’s decision including one Web site that has a petition by the Concerned Supporters of Patrick The Miracle Dog, which has been signed from people all over the world.
The petition reads: “We do not believe that it would be in Patrick’s best interest for him to be moved from Garden State Veterinary Specialists where he has been receiving loving care since he was found. We believe that he should remain at GSVS, where he has been thriving, until he is legally adopted.” So far the petition has 2,578 signatures.
But beyond the millions of hearts that Patrick’s story has touched, the dog’s most indelible contribution will be the animal shelter in Newark New Jersey that is being built in his honor. So far, Newark New Jersey Mayor Cory Booker has raised $15,907 toward his target goal of $50,000 for this project.
HOW WONDERFUL!! IT IS AN ANSWERED PRAYER FOR ME AND MANY MORE PEOPLE WHO LOVE PATRICK!! HE TRULY BELONGS WHERE HE IS KNOWN, LOVED AND HEALING FROM HIS HORRIBLE PAST!! GOD BLESS PATRICK AND ALL THE GOOD PEOPLE AT GARDEN STATE VETERINARY SPECIALISTS!!
this is wonderful news after all why change what has been working for the little man he seems so happy and he has obviously learned to trust the pple at the vet so he will thrive in getting well why put him somewhere else and break his little heart 🙂
i will never forget patrick story nobody should ,because we need to stay alert keep our eyes and ears open to see if there are more patricks who need to be rescued from devils like that kisha person,this heartless soulless shell ..i know i will!
I truly beleive that Patrick could have the best of both worlds by being place with Cesar Millan. He would be part of a wonderful pack, become a truly balanced boy, and the public will have a chance to see Patrick thrive. Publicity is not always a bad thing when directed towards a good cause, many can benfit. Patrick’s story is an amazing example for organizations to help breeds such as the # 1 discriminated againt Pitt Bull showing the public how wonderful this breed can be in the proper hands. Patrick could be a spokes dog for all the strong breed dogs mistreated/neglected/absed still suffering out there. <3 <3 <3
I am so happy Patrick is not going to be moved out of the place which has given him the gift of life and he has put trust in humans-I have followed Patricks story from the start as a person who rescues animals here in the UK I was interested in his progress-he deserves the best we as humans can give him
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I truly am happy for Patrick – he deserves to have loving hands – clean surroundings and lots of yummy food and treats for the rest of his life! I too would love to see him go to Cesar Millan, but only if he would have room and really want him. I am so very pleased that he has recovered so well!
I believe Patrick should stay at GSVS. They are the ones that took care of and worried about Patrick. They are the ones that stayed up nights. They were there for him every minute of every day. They are angels taking care of an angel. He loves them. He trusts them. He belongs only to GSVS. God Bless Patrick and everyone at GSVS. You are all ANGELS.