He needs to stay with GSVS Pet Hospital where he has thrived and has grown attached to his family there! This poor dog has had enough stress and is lucky to have survived!Why in the world would you stress the poor dog further by sending him BACK to AHS? If they are so worried about reteaching the dog, and working with some "behavior issues", GSVS can and would certainly be capable of supplying THAT! Politics NEED TO GO AWAY AND WHAT IS BEST FOR THIS DOG NEEDS THE FRONT SEAT AND THAT IS RIGHT THERE AT GSVS WHERE HE NOW RESIDES! Leave Patrick alone!

Patrick needs to be adopted by the GSVS staff member that has expressed an interest in adopting him. Patrick already trusts and loves this person and has had a better life than he ever had before March 16th.I'm sure that all of the people who love Patrick and want nothing but the best for him do not mind if this person remains anonymous and Patrick is allowed to be just a regular dog.Of course we would all love to see an occassional update and picture of Patrick. Patrick deserves the best possible care ,and who better to give it to him than a medical worker who knows him and who loves him?

What part don't they understand at the AHS.. Yes they found him, but his CAREGIVERS want to adopt him. That is where he BELONGS...with the people that took care of him and want to adopt him!!!!!

Patrick definately needs to stay with GSVS...the people who has grown to love him, nourished him back to health, cried for him, protected him, played with him. Can't you see, Mr. Sanchez, that they have formed a bond much deeper then political attachments...that bond is what we call love. Leave Patrick alone! All your reasons for wanting to keep Patrick or adopt him out to someone anonymous goes without any merit. At first, you said you wanted to put him in Popcorn Park Zoo...now your saying something else! It's very clear that you are in it for fame and money...what are you thinking? Patrick in a zoo! Would that be anonymous? I think not!!! It would draw attention and alot of money for you!!!

Patrick is doing so good at GSVS. He should not be thought of as PROPERTY!!!!! Patrick knows and TRUSTS the GSVS staff members. The staffer that wants to adopt him should be allowed to do so without any resistance from AHS what so ever. This little guy has been through more than enough in his short time, let him be a regular dog, with a regular owner.

More time and effort needs to be put into dealing with the abusers and outdated laws!!! Concentrate on that, after all it is all about the welfare and what's best for the animals... RIGHT !!!!!!

Patrick is thriving and doing well at GSVS. If someone on the staff wants to adopt him, then he should be allowed to be adopted by one of the staff. They can continue to give him the care he will need and monitor any of his medical needs that arise. He seems to have adjusted well to people after the abuse he was put through. He has bonded with someone at GSVS and that is where he should remain, and lead a normal life of a dog with love and kindness that apparently he never was shown before. Please do the right thing and leave him with the staff person at GSVS who wants to adopt him. No one wants for Patrick to become a pawn, all we want is a happy ending for a dog that went through enormous abuse.

Patrick has been through enough in his little life. He needs to stay at GSVS with the family he has come to know and love. I am all for a GSVS staffer adopting him. Moving him from GSVS could be detrimental to his well being. I have seen dogs that became comfortable with their 'medical' family and they thrived beyond belief. I have also seen dogs that were moved from their surroundings and they slipped into a depression, no sleep - wouldn't eat - withdrawn and they passed on because they were scared and lonely even though the new family was good to them. They have feelings, emotions, a heart they are not pawns in a game. It is imperative that Patrick stay at GSVS and a GSVS staffer be allowed to adopt if that is what they so wish.

If there is a staffer at GSVS that wants to adopot PATRICK and he is someone he has know since his rebirth, what is the question??? Why put him through anymore stress, grief or torment by taking hin out of his familiar surroundings and putting him somewhere else? We allk are thankful for the AHS for saving Patrick, and now it is their chance to continue to do the right thing for him...let him go home to what he knows and live his life out in peace!

@Julie, Patrick can of course lead an anonymous life AFTER he has been adopted by the GSVS staffer to whom he is attached and loves. It's what we all want for him. A life as a normal dog. No one on any page has suggested that he become a GSVS 'mascot'

Patrick wasnt at AHS long enough to find any emotion, they got him settled and shipped him off. Why would he find peace or happiness with them? He has only known love from the GSVS staffers and if one of them is willing to allow that to continue for him, then he deserves that luxury. They are obviously well aware of his history, and will be the best folks to care for any medical issues that arise from his traumatic experience. Why would anyone, anywhere want to change that if they are TRULY concerned for him. As for anonymity, I am more than sure that whomever it is that takes him home wont want a million people at their front door every day, I would venture to say that they would allow him and themselves the privacy that most normal people and pets share.

When Patrick's fans say they want him to remain with GSVS, they do not mean AT the hospital. They mean Patrick should be adopted by the GSVS staff member that requested him. Suggesting his fans 'move on' assumes people can't adore Patrick AND work to save other dogs... which is ridiculous. I would counter it is the AHS that should move on- Patrick IS saved. AHS' job is finished- it is they that should be working on the other dogs that still need saving... yet they started a legal battle to take back this one dog while killing and throwing away many other dogs. It is AHS that is shameful.

Patrick should stat where he is at gsvs where he is loved and cared for .He only knows his carers

He should stay where he is. It's so sad that there is a law suit about this when everyone should just be happy for him and thankful he's getting such good care. If that were NOt the case and the other party was concerned for him then ok but it appears to be about "ownership" and notoriety and by launching this suit the petitioning party just makes themselves look very bad. sigh* just let Patrick be a doggy and live out his life in peace and happiness. He's already doing so much good for bringing animal abuse issues to the forefront his legacy will always live on... now he just needs to be a normal dog.

patrick should stay at GSVS. The last thing poor patrick needs is to be passed around. This is not a game of pass the parcel.

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.”
“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.

Just because AHS saved him, doesn't mean they have a right to take him. The people at GSVS are the ones who have truly saved patrick, leave him where he is!

Patrick needs to be able to stay with the human(s) he has grown to know and love. The ONLY humans who have ever treated him fairly--at least in his experience. I've seen posts from GSVS and from AHS. Both organizations are doing important work. Yet it is only AHS who complains about others stealing their funding and thunder. Nobody is stealing anything, AHS. Just trying to let this sweet dog be adopted into the only loving home he's ever known.

HE DESERVES A CHANCE AT A GREAT LIFE... GSVS IS GIVING HIM THE CHANCE TO LIVE A HAPPY LOVING LIFE... HE HAS FOUGHT TO LIVE AND HE DESERVES TO BE WITH THE PERSON WHO IS HIS CAREGIVER..... IF THE CAREGIVER WANTS TO ADOPT HIM I SAY LET THEM.... HE IS COMFORTABLE WITH THEM AND HE KNOWS HE IS LOVED AND TAKEN CARE OF WITH THEM.. THIS THING WITH THE AHS IS ALL ABOUT MONEY.... GSVS DESERVES CUSTODY OF PATRICK WHERE HE CONTINUES TO GET CARE AND DON'T NEED TO LIVE IN ANY SHELTER TYPE FACILITY... HE HAS BEEN THRU ENOUGH.... THEY NEED TO LEAVE HIM ALONE AND LET HIM HAVE A HAPPY CHANCE AT LIFE!!!!

Patrick NEEDS to stay at GSVS hospital....even though the AHS found him and brought him to this clinic as it was a 24 hr. clinic.....BUT the staff at the GSVS saved him from a certain death if he did not get treatment.....the staff member who gave all her time and love to this poor little guy, she is the one who he belongs with.....he is comfortable with her, there is no stress for him and I'm sure she will give him the best home.......

Patrick knows and loves the staff at GSVS and almost from the beginning, we've known that a particular staffer wanted to adopt him. I can't imagine any reason any consideration would be given to ANYONE else. A GSVS staffer who already loves him and has readily available care any time he needs it is perfect for Patrick's forever home.
This IS a special dog - you can see it in his face and in his actions - when AHS allows us to see ANYTHING. There's no reason to consider adoption by ANYONE other than the GSVS staff member.

i have followed patricks progress since the day he was found almost dead in the trash, i truely believe he has had enough stress in his life and should stay with the people he know's and feels safe with... i have seven dogs and know that any one of them would stress and be very upset if they had to be rehomed to a stranger... please think of patrick, not the humans, he needs stability and love now, not moving around or humans arguing over his custody...

He should stay with GSVS- Has the following questions been raised "How many OTHER animals does AHS bring to GSVA on a yearly basis, and how many do they want back in order to put up for adoption? If a staffer wanted to adopt any other anonomus animal, would the request be denied?" common, IT IS ABOUT HIS FAME...

My concerns about AHS started when they began asserting copyrights to photographs of Patrick. This tells me that they see him as a cash cow and intend to use him for fundraising. Patrick needs to be adopted so he can go off and lead a normal life out of the limelight. He knows the folks at GSVS and has bonded with them, so placing him with someone there seems the only logical thing to do.

Patrick should stay at GSVS, then be adopted by the staff member who showed interest in adopting him. He has a great new family, and should not be removed. Hasn't this precious baby been through enough????

PATRICK HAVE TO BE WITH GSVS HOSPITAL THIS POOR INNOCENT HAVE ENOUGH STRESS IN HIS LIFE HE NEED TO BE ADOPTED BY THE GSVS STAFF MEMBER ALL WE WANT FOR PATRICK'S IS THE BEST AND THAT PLACE IS GSVS THEY SAVE HIM TAKING CARE OF HIM AND PATRICK'S TRUST IN THEM AND NOW HAVE A BETTER LIFE THAN HE EVER HAD BEFORE MARCH 16.PATRICK'S DESERVE THE BEST POSSIBLE CARE AND WHO'S BETTER TO GIVE IT TO HIM THAN A MEDICAL WORKERS FROM GSVS HOSPITAL WHO KNOWS HIM AND WHO LOVES HIM HIS BEST FUTURE IS WITH GSVS HOSPITAL PLEASE LEAVE PATRICK ALONE HE'S FRONT SEAT IS WITH GSVS HOSPITAL WITH THE STAFF MEMBERS.IF HE CAN'T SPEAK HE DESERVE TO BE WITH THEM.

I cannot understand why AHS would have any hesitancy to let a staffer at GSVS adopt the dog. It makes sense to me, feels like the right thing to do.

I believe Patrick should stay with the GSVS until fully recovered, then be adopted by the GSVS employee that has cared for him from the start. They have built a relationship and bonded thru this.

It would be in Patrick's best interest to allow the staff member at GSVS to adopt him and he can then go home and lead a normal life. I'm amazed that an 'animal welfare' group, AHS does not see it this way! This is a no brainer!

Jutta Weckmueller (Germany)

No one can imagine, where this poor dog Patrick was going thru, before he was rescued. What the hell his former owner Kisha Curtis has done to him. And he never will be able to tell us. AHS brought him to GSVS, because he needed 24 hours care. That was absolutely the best decision, they could made, and therefore, all Patrick-lovers have to thank them. First, nobody thought, that Patrick would survive. But then the miracle happened and Patrick started to fight for his life. And he won the fight by laying his life in the hands of humans. He trusted humans, although he was mistreaten and abused by a human in his first life. Now, there is a staffer of GSVS, who wants to adopt Patrick. That is the best, what can happen to this wonderful dog. He has the possibility stay forever with a person, who was at his side, when his second life started. Please, to all people, who are involved in the dicision, who will be the one adopting Patrick. Give him the one and only chance to stay forever with the staffer from GSVS, he still knows. You will make Patrick very happy!!
Thank you!

There are thousands of furbabies that need new homes, forever homes. Why do they insist on tying up the courts with a custody issue when they could be devoting that energy and cash to helping others who don't have an offer of a forever home yet and LEAVE PATRICK ALONE.

The GSVS staffer already knows and loves Patrick, and he too, has found love for the first time in his life. Why take the chance of #1, moving him from the "home" he has come to know and love, and #2, taking a gamble with an "anonymous" or "unknown" adopter? Who's to say that person will give him the love and attention he's so used to at GSVS? I've heard horror stories of dogs and cats adopted only to be used in laboratories and other locations for hideous testing procedures, not to mention adopted for the sensation and then discarded when no longer living up to the "perfect pet" they anticipated. All animals are nervous on day #1 with a new owner/situation...why put Patrick in that position? If you were he, wouldnt you wonder what you did wrong to be ousted from the only loving home you knew?? Let Patrick stay with GSVS...there is no better place in this world for him to be than with someone he already knows and loves. Dianne

Patrick should be adopted by which ever person it is that he has build the greatest trust with.

Please!!!!! put Patrick's best interests first.

There has to be more to this story. How is AHS basing their claims? I did read one blog where a assessment of Patrick from a neutral party thought his emotional needs as a dog were not being properly met at GSVS. He was loved and respected but maybe he is being treated more like a human than a dog. That being said, I do not see any reason why they could not show the staffer how to meet Patrick's specific emotional dog needs if they already have a special bond. It seems someone who loves him already would make the effort.

I thought the whole point of AHS was to find great homes to adopt pets. So Patrick has someone (staffer at GSVS) wanting to adopt him. He's grown to know, love & bond with them. This is ABSOLUTLEY the person that should be able to adopt him!!! I've never heard of a shelter that wanted to keep a dog for themselves. Very weird.

I am completely fed up with all of the politics involved in this. This dog has been through hell and back. Yes, a wonderful knowledgeable doctor associated with AHS brought him back from the dead but it is not AHS who has taken care of him since that first day. Patrick has been with GSVS receiving the best of care, love, affection, nourishment, exercise and anything and everything that could possibly be done. He additionally has captured the heart of someone working at that facility who would love to adopt him. Stop being so shallow AHS! Allow patrick to remain in the loving care that he has grown to trust. Move on already.

Anyone who is truly concerned for animals and not grandstanding or politicizing has to admit Patrick is better off with someone that he knows and someone who has been by his side while he recovers. What does AHS mean when they claim ownership of Patrick? Are they really looking out for his interest or planning to use Patrick as a display object for monetary gains? Shame on you AHS

There is no doubt in my mind that Patrick should stay with GSVS and the person there who wants to adopt him should be the home that Patrick goes to.. This dog has been as close to death as possible without actually dying and to take him away from a secure and loving environment only to appease the ego of others is wrong. This is not about GSVS or AHS this about the mental, emotional and physical welfare of a living breathing creature.

Since the day this story broke and facebook pages started and this went viral other animals have been helped immensely by starting new pages and rescues everywhere have taken place. The heroes in this whole thing are Capt. Yokam and all the people who have worked tirelessly in caring for Patrick and getting him healthy. They are not looking for the glory they just want the best for Patrick and that is staying at GSVS...

NO BRAINER!! GSVS! He finally feels safe and loved and is thriving, why put him in another new situation where he will think he's deserted again and have him, emotionally, start from scratch!!! I love this boy with all my soul and can't imagine how AHS can even think of moving him!!

Why are thousands going to be spent in legal fees for custody of little Patrick? Because he has ceased to become the traumatized survivor he is, and he's turned into a golden gooses for whomever has custody of him. Adopt him out now to the staffer with which he bonded, get him out of the limelight, the end. AHS will "anonymously" adopt him out for around $100 in adoption fees--and to do this they want to waste thousands of dollars that could be better spent saving other Patricks? Excuse me?

Patrick should stay with the people he knows and trusts. That IS what is in his "best interest". He has found the only stability he has know with the people who have cared for him at GSVS.

Patrick should stay where he was brought and with the people he is comfortable with, that is his best interest. I also believe it is in Patrick's best interest to be adopted anonymously. Although he is doing great and with love and proper care abused dogs generally adapt to their new environment, he should live the private life he deserves.

It comes down to money. Sad but true. The AHS wants to use him for revenue whereas the GSVS has been the one to put their money into Patrick to make him healthy. As far as I'm concerned when AHS turned him over to GSVS they gave up their rights to him. Period.

GSVS has been critical to Patrick's recovery. There's no doubt that he would not be the dog he is now without the amazing life-saving care and love he has received there to-date. That being said, as a 15+ year veteran of the K9 rescue world I know for a fact that dogs thrive within a "forever home" environment as opposed to being "warehoused" - no matter how great the care, in a shelter environment. When it is determined that Patrick is well enough to move on to the next stage of his life, I feel strongly that he should be afforded the dignity and possibilities associated with living with other animal companions and human caretakers in a "family" setting. If at all possible, in order to ensure his and his "forever family" remain safe and able to carry on a normal life, I also believe that Patrick's whereabouts should be kept private.

This is a no-brainer. He should be adopted by the person he loves, trusts, and has bonded with - the GSVS staffer who loves him and has been taking care of him. There is nobody more suitable. Patrick deserves to be loved and does not need any more stress in his life. Let this person adopt him already. AHS needs to get over it, and get on with the business of saving animals!

Patrick definately needs to stay with GSVS, where he finally feels safe and loved .
Andrea Gomes

I cannot think of anything more or different than what everyone else has said. AHS would be thought of in a better light if they would get out of their stubborn mode and do whatever needs to be done to withdraw the legal proceedings. As has been said in most of the posts, AHS should concentrate on the animals that are currently in dire need. There are concerns about Patrick's psychological health. It certainly isn't any wonder that he has been impacted by the terror of his abuse. Doesn't it stand to reason, then, that Patrick become the companion of someone who really, really knows him and has the means, ability, and more importantly, the strong desire to continue to provide for his good care.

AHS feels left out. Thats what started this. They want Patrick in their zoo to make money. They do not care about Patrick. They don't own Patrick, they are contracted with the city/county to do a job. A highly paid job they lack doing very well. Some people stated Patrick should slink away and be adopted a "normal dog". What is a "normal dog". Patrick is no longer a "normal dog". "Normal dogs" don't starve to within hours of death. Patrick is an example of the unconditional love and forgiveness a dog has for humans. Patrick will never be a "normal dog". Yes, he will have a wonderful home. I believe it should be with the staff member at GSVS, Patrick has bonded tightly with, as of the last report. He may spend all of his time in their home being a "normal dog". He may spend part of it at GSVS on workdays being a "mascot". There is nothing wrong with either of these two scenarios. The main objective is that Patrick continue to receive the love and care he has gotten the past 9 weeks. The life Patrick now knows is what is good for Patrick. There are many many service dogs who go to work with people each day. Are they not "normal" dogs. It doesn't matter if Patrick goes to work on a daily basis, a semi-daily basis, or not at all. It is his life and he sure seems to love it. It isn't hurting anything, anyone, or Patrick. It won't hurt having updates and pics of him. So leave Patrick alone and let him get on with life. One that was nearly taken from him. GSVS, you rock!

Honestly, Patrick already has a home and the majority of the votes say stay with GSVS and to the one that has been caring for him. What does AHS want with him...just to shove in a cage and battle out the many applicants. I am curious did AHS foot the entire bill for GSVS to care for him or did many people donate? I think if many people donated and that dominated more than what AHS contributed than it is the people's dog and the people have decided who should care for Patrick.

Why would an Animal Shelter want back a dog who had a loving, capable, adopter already lined up? Isn't it their stated mission to find and place animals in great homes? Don't they have plenty of dogs to move on with and find homes for that right now languish in their shelter? What possible reason could they have for demanding him back? This becomes crazy!!!!!! Do not waste one more penny on legal quarrels. If your motives are pure AHS, use your resources wisely and thank God for one you can check off your list as saved.

Patrick should stay at HSVS. He knows the people that have loved him and cared for him from the moment he got there. Why would you want this poor little guy to go through needless change and trauma with a bunch of strangers. He should stay where he is until he is adopted. Please don't let his adoption be public. Let him have a normal, loving forever home. There are thousands of dogs that need care - take them. Leave Patrick where it is best for Patrick!!

Patrick should be with a GSVS Staffer,, NOT shoved into a cage for public viewing to collect funds like a CIRCUS ACT in AHS ' ZOO ! Poor form AHS ! AHS should be embarrassed for what they are trying to pull here.
Patrick should go to staff member of GSVS .. ABSOLUTELY .. He needs to remain with those he loves and who love him. .. and not tell anyone which staff member he does to go live with, for Patricks' safety. Bless Patrick !!

I also believe he should stay where he is with the people "he "has come to know and love. He has had enough trama in his short life. And I also think he should be adopted,if that is what is wanted,by someone at the hospital. As far as I can tell there is someone who has been loving him since he was brought in? Correct??? It is just so sad to think it has come to this.

Patrick needs to stay with GSVS. That is where he feels safe and loved. Moving him out and placing him another cage, with people he does notknow may just send him spiraling backwards. Patrick feels loved and wanted for the first time in his life. Please don't take that from him!!

You know how sad it is when you watch the news of a child being torn from the arms of their adoptive parents and thrust back into the system all because the birth parents have had a change of heart? Remember how we feel so sorry for the child and the parents who have loved and bonded with him/her? This is no different. Obviously we are talking about a dog and not a human, but it's really not that different is it? Patrick has clearly bonded with the entire staff at GSVS and in particular a certain staffer. Let him be. AHS, thank you for doing your part in saving this boys life, but please....move on. There are hundreds of thousands of other abused/homeless/neglected animals that you CAN help. To the City of Newark....let Patrick go...turn your attention to making and enforcing new laws to protect these innocent animals. Set the standard high for the rest of the country. Take a stand for all the homeless and abused animals, but let Patrick go. He has bonded with GSVS.....you say you want the best and for him to have a normal life? He HAS the best and WILL have a normal life if everyone else stays out of it.....let him go and be adopted by the staffer that he has already bonded with. Please.

It would be morally reprehensible to remove Patrick from the one he has already bonded with and whom he loves and is loved in return. The poor dog almost died at the hands of a miserable excuse for a human being, and it is amazing that he even LIKES people. But he does, he loves the GSVS staffer who has asked to adopt him personally. Can you envision his face as he is removed from this person's care? Can you imagine the abandonment issues he will have and the hurt he will feel being betrayed yet again by a human? It is MORALLY WRONG to even consider taking him away from this person, who has asked to remain anonymous just to keep Patrick out of the limelight in his future life. If he were your child or pet, try to imagine him being taken from you. It isn't easy, is it? Do the right thing, Judge. Please follow your conscience and not the pleadings of an organization like AHS who wants him for their own personal and financial gain. His NORMAL LIFE is guaranteed if he is left alone to be with the one he already loves. Let it be.

This dog should be adopted by the GSVS staffer who wants him. According to NJ SPCA on May 23rd: "Patrick has an amazingly sweet disposition with everyone who interacts with him (human and canine) and he does favor one human at GSVS. Immediate trust and affection is evident." Is AHS suspicious that NJ SPCA's assessment is wrong? Or are they concerned that the staffer doesn't have the skill set to deal with a sweet dog exhibiting trust and affection? Or are they spending money on lawyers and lawsuits for some ulterior motive? One has to wonder.

Sure AHS was called for him but GSVS saved his life! AHS will only put him in a cage like all shelter animals that receive no love and attention(not even a pat on the head or a kind word)He will get sick and lonely and suffer more trauma wondering why he is being ignored and locked away
I have 6 dogs and I talked to them just like I talk to any human as well as the love and attention and lots of treats,fresh water and food.
A lot of shelters could care less about the animals in their crare!

@Susan Patrick's recovery was supported 100% by people's donations. In fact there was a considerable amount leftover. That too was donated to AHS to help other animals. It appears that is now being used for legal fees so AHS can fight to get Patrick back. AHS has wavered between having Patrick adopted by an unknown person or having him live as an attraction at Popcorn Park. In filing their petition, they refer to Patrick as their property. They are critical of GSVS because they don't treat him like a dog. On the other side, GSVS nursed Patrick back to health. One of the staff who worked directly with Patrick to accomplish this now wants to adopt him. Yes, GSVS has pampered him. They give him treats and toys. They play with him. They let him out of his cage to spend part of the day in the office with staff. The have also always referred to him as Patrick, the dog; not property.

Plain and simple...Patrick needs to stay GSVS! The staff has brought Patrick back to life and has cared for his every need! Patrick loves them! Please keep Patrick where he is loved and cared for! That is all he knows right now. If he is moved, it would be very devastating for him! Please think about what Patrick wants and needs!!!

From the onslaught, I've read no argument to believe anything other than Patrick should be adopted by the GSVS staffer, and for AHS to stop wasting precious funds to achieve anything but. This whole 'custody' battle has been counterproductive and sidetracking for everyone - including the public. The real issue is how he came to be there and that's where the focus should remain.

I believe he should stay with the GSVS staff member who he has bonded with. It would devastate him if he went with someone he has not bonded with. He has already been put through enough that he deserves to be with the one he loves and has bonded with for the last 9 weeks if they can give him everything he needs. It is morally wrong to remove him from that love. He will have abandonment issues if you take him away from this person. Let it be, let him be with the one he loves and who loves him.

Patrick should without a doubt be returned to AHS. Thank God there are laws that prevent vets from falling "in love" with your pets, and just deciding to keep them. I would be be livid mad at GSVS if they just decided they wanted my dog, and forced me to court to get him back!! Back to AHS where he will get the best chance ever at having a great life!!

And wow, now AHS has the burden of making the whole country a no kill country, and until they do one person will not send them any money. And again someone typed with out knowing what they are talking about. AHS does not just kill pitbulls!! Good grief, gets your facts straight or quit typing!!

I am proud of and grateful for GSVS for everything the have done and continue to do with professionalism and compassion for Patrick. They did not make him "famous" or set out to "profit from or exploit him" They simply shared Patrick's recovery and progress with a world that has fallen in love with him.

Hello AHS... Do you know how you can reverse all this negativity your non-profit organization is getting. It is unfortunate that this had to happen.

Patrick has found his well deserved happily everafter.

Wouldn't you agree AHS?

Patrick should be able to be adopted by GSVS Staff member who has been nurturing him. This is all he knows now. Let him have a smooth transition and a forever home with no more stress on him. Let him go home with someone he already loves and loves him. It is that simple!!!!!!

He should stay with the people who rescued him and whom he knows and feels safe and comfortable with. Poor doggie he has suffered enough trauma already! What is wrong with us human beings wanting the glory associated with Patrick now that he is famous? Leave him with his rescuers until he is adopted!!! Use your energy to go out and rescue other abused animals, Patrick is safe now :)

Patrick should stay where he feels most comfortable - with those who have been caring for him.
Did his donations to AHS pay for the lawyers fees? How sad.

I think Patrick should stay where he is!

Judy probably works for AHS. There are a lot of AHS trolls who infiltrate forums like this just to get people mad. I've found the best thing to do is ignore them. They go away when they see no one is paying any attention to them. Anyone with any common sense knows Patrick belongs with the one he already loves. She will now post something against me or my opinion which I will laugh at and ignore. They are sad people with no life.

LEAVE PATRICK WHERE HE IS .THOSE PEOPLE NURSED HIM BACK TO HEALTH.LET ONE OF THEM ADOPT HIM ITS THE BEST THING FOR HIM.I DONT SEE WHY AHS IS BEING SUCH IDIOTS ABOUT THIS HES WHERE HES LOVED AND CARED FOR LEAVE HIM BE

he needs to stay where he has been since the start. moving him away from people he has bonded with and started to trust all over again will just set him back and maybe even worse - WHY would you even THINK of doing such a thing?! let the poor guy stay where he is until he's 100% able to be adopted to a loving family w/out the media knowing where he goes!!!

AHS needs to give up on having Patrick as a meal ticket and just go away. They have chosen to make this a fight, instead of just allowing him to be adopted by a qualified home.

Patrick should be adopted by the GSVS staffer with whom he has bonded. AHS is charged with a mission t0 find loving homes for the animals they save. By allowing Patrick to be adopted by the staffer, they will have admirably fulfilled that mission.

There is no issue here except the shocking greed and opportunism exhibited on the part of AHS . At this rate, they will never recover from the reputational damage sustained from their desperate money grab and their disingenious, meritless court filings. The fact that this will backfire big time for AHS is tragic, because their ability to rescue, rehabilitate and find loving homes for the animals they care for will be adversly impacted.

AHS ALREADY did right by Patrick by stabilizing him and getting him to GSVS for the treatment which saved his life. As such, they should focus on THAT aspect of their involvement in Patrick's story as they go forward in their PR and fund raising efforts. That will lead to renewed good will and donations, in contrast to what will happen if they continue on their current quest to "acquire" Patrick at any cost. That strategy is greed driven and as such, will backfire.

The GSVS staffer has never identified him/her self. That supports an intention to be an annonymous pet owner. I have seen NOTHING from GSVS that even hints at an an intention to gain financially from his story. Come ON, AHS. Let Patrick go home with the staffer who loves him. Let him go and move on.

I understand the thought of Patrick staying with those who cared for him. However My feelings remain the same. He deserves better than a hospital environment to call home. Keep in mind there are many others that the angels on earth attend to and continue to save diverting their attention to the new Patricks that are in need of their care and love. My dreams for Patrick will remain the same. That we see pictures of him, in his forever home, playing in tall cool grasses and streams, and laying in his forever angels arms when its time to rest. If you've ever been in a Hospital, you full well know it's no place to call home. Its a place to get well and get on with life, it is not home. He deserves better and he's earned it. And he does not stand alone

I think it's wonderful that the AHS acted on behalf of Patrick's health needs by taking him to the GSVS to see that he received the medical attention that he obviously needed.... Thank you so much! BUT, now that he has been there (GSVS) for all these months, getting not only medical treatment but also the necessary "human to animal bonding" which is just as important, I cannot for the life of me understand WHY the AHS woiuld want anything but a "happy ending" for this poor dog. My God... there is a staffer at GSVS who wants to adopt him! Isn't it the primary goal for the AHS to find suitable homes for homeless animals?? Hellooooo! Seems like GSVS staffer has made the job easier for AHS!!! Just let him go and be a normal dog and everyone go back to business as usual. Thank you very much!

Let's not forget how very sad it would be for him to go back into a shelter situation. I volunteer at a really nice shelter and we would rather have them out of that environment, being in a foster environment is better for dogs. AHS should be thrilled that Patrick is where he's at. Any reputable shelter would release Patrick to GSVS.

Patrick has known two homes in his life. One of hunger and neglect, one of love and attention. I wish for Patrick to always have all the love and attention that someone has to offer and more. To never be hungry again. To always have love and attention. That is what AHS should also want. A humane society's goal is to find a loving forever homes for their animals. If a staff member of Patrick's 2nd home would like to offer that very thing and they need to fight over this, then the very goal in the reason they are a humane society is false.
Some people think that Patrick is to remain at the hospital as his home. I've always understood that a staff member would like to adopt Patrick into their home. If this person is able to bring Patrick to work with her what a wonderful thing to be able to bring your dog to work. Many people own dogs and also have a job, leaving their pets home for the day. I have no reason to believe these pets are neglected, I've had to do the same. I've also know many people to have been able to bring their pets to work with them. What a comfort an animal can be while working. AHS should be thrilled that someone wants to offer Patrick a forever loving home.

This animal has suffered enough trauma. To be placed in a shelter would be a travesty! He should remain at GSVS until a suitable home is selected by the humane society. He should, however, be allowed to slip away from celebrity and become a "normal dog."

In order to do this, I do believe he should NOT be adopted by a GSVS staffer, as the media will be able to identify them from pictures and videos from the web. Animals easily bond with their new families, and I am sure that his will be THOROUGHLY screened for fitness prior to being placed. Nearly every veterinary office has a resident cat, or dog, and Patrick certainly isn't adoption-ready at the moment. I am sure he can, and is still getting some benefit from daily exercise and physical therapy from the GSVS staff. Let him be.

Read through the lines what this idiot at AHS says. They printed a newsletter with a full color 2 page article ofn nothing but Patrick. Talk about the exploitation of Patrick. This has really hurt AHS and I feel sorry for the animals that are still in their charge. Do they fight for custody of all these poor creatures!

It would be so traumatic to move Patrick away from the ones he loves, trusts, and has bonded with and also love and care for him. The staff, the wonderful people, at GSVS, who gave Patrick round the clock care when it was not even know if he would live are the ones that should get custody of Patrick until he is able to go to his fur-ever home. And......that home should be with the GSVS staffer who Patrick has bonded with and loves and trusts so much and that person love Patrick so.
To place Patrick in a "zoo" or "park" or "shelter" would be beyond cruel. He is not a thing to be put on display. He is a living being who loves someone very much and they love him and want him. I think he is still undergoing physical therapy at GSVS, but when the time comes that he is well enough to go home, I think it should be the the GSVS staffer. They love each other so much. Even "Capt" from NJ ASPCA has said how much they have bonded and there is a trust there from Patrick to this one special staffer. AHS should be very happy that someone like this wants Patrick and it doesn't mean he would be in the media all the time. Maybe an accational update on FB for all of the ones who donated, loved, and consider Patrick part of their hearts would be appropriate, but not follow his whole life. He needs to stay at GSVS and be adopted by the staffer there.

Patrick has been through enough. Why put him through any more by moving him away from the loving people he knows now.? I say AHS needs to be smart and do what's best for Patrick not themselves and let him stay with GSVS.

Our company donated early on to help Patrick on his way to recovery, and we feel strongly that Patrick should not be used by AHS as some sort of fundraising mascot, that he not be moved about like a pawn in a legal battle, that he remain at GSVS as long as needed to gain his full health, and that a staff member at GSVS be allowed to adopt him and give him a good dog life - not a celebrity-dog fundraising life, but a dog life. I am certain that a GSVS staffer would be more than happy to provide Patrick's fans an occasional photo and update as to his well-being, and that this would satisfy his legions of followers. Patrick has suffered enough, please let him be a normal dog with a human companion that he already knows and loves.

Sweet Patrick has gone through so much, let him stay with who he knows and loves at GSVS. His story sparked global change in how our animals are treated and his handsome face is our inspiration. Let him live his life now :)

The staffer that has cared for him from the time of his rescue should be allowed to adopt him. If he is ripped from their arms he may never be able to bond with another family .. because he will be afraid of losing them too.

Please let him stay with someone that loves him and someone he loves..

He will have a normal dog home, with the added ability to visit his friends at the clinic..

PLEASE

Teresa,
Patrick would not live at the hospital permanently. He will go home with the staffer when he is better. They are not making him a mascot, just letting him live with the person who has bonded with him the most. I don't understand why anyone would think he is a permanent fixture at the hospital.

Patrick needs to stay at GSVS!!! plain and simple!

You did not mention that obviously Mrs. Scavelli, wife of Dr. Scavelli and administrator of GSVS wants to adopt Patrick. You did not mention the " history " of ahs, as for example to be read here: www.state.nj.us/sci/ahs.shtm ( New Jersey State Commission of Investigation report on AHS ) or: www.nbcnewyork.com Violations Mount up for Newark Animal Shelter and so on.
AHS should spend the money they spend now for their attorneys better to care more for their shelter-animals.
If someone wants to know why people all around the world want Patrick to stay with the one who loves him and can also take best medical care for him, then read this: Is AHS really looking out for Patrick's welfare ? ( bhrescue.com ) Written by Edith S. Baker

This is a no brainer. Shame on you AHS. I volunteered and worked for a shelter for five months.
This is nothing but a control issue.
AHS is woefully ignorant and I am saddened that their main concern is not using the monies they receive (whether privately donated or state controlled) for administering more adoptions with what I am sure is a "full" shelter. There is no such thing as a shelter that is not full.

To place their energies, time and money on one dog that is already getting the love it deserves can be called nothing but self serving. This is a "control" issue... plane and simple. If AHS doesn't think that the people of this country haven't already figured them out, then they need to use this money to go back to school.

AHS...go back and read your mission statement...if you even have one....then again...sounds like you never had one in the first place.

Patrick has totally bonded with the people at GSVS, he trusts them, he loves them and has been thru enough cruelty. It would be extremely cruel mentally for them to take him away from the only loving caregivers he has know. Let him stay their till he is totally adopted.

Western New York
I agree with everyone's excellent point of view. I recently heard about this one story, published by the (Examiner) who are also listed on FB. A young family had found their perfect dog to adopt, from their Hometown shelter. Not long afterwards, the poor animal was force to live outside under their porch due to the wife giving birth to their first born child. I'm sure you can image what had transpired next, the AHS had to step in and had taken the dog back to the shelter once more. How SAD is that, not just going through this a first time, but a second time on top of it all. Please leave well enough alone. Allow Patrick to remain in the care of Dr. Scavelli and his lovely wife, who love and adore him so very very much. There's a saying, If it's not broken, why fix it. Most importantly.. AHS, please have his Best Interest, at H E A R T. Thank you,

Let Patrick stay with the people he loves and trust. You can see he is doing so well their . I think in the end the person from GSVS should adopt him. from Iowa as well. AHS stop please let him stay ...

AHS should learn to be HUMANE...isn't that what the initials stand for? Stop trying to hog the limelight with your silliness which is serving no purpose. Give Patrick a break and let him remain with the people he knows and trusts.

I believe he should be with the GSVS staffer who loves him and whom he loves....lets think of what this poor boy has already been through...It would be another heartless act to not allow this...SHAME ON THE PEOPLE WHO CARE ONLY FOR THEMSELVES.....THAT IS ALL HE HAS KNOWN.....PLEASE, PLEASE LET HIM STAY WHERE HE IS KNOWN AND WITH THOSE HE TRUSTS AND LOVES....LOVES.....LOVES....IS SECURE WITH...IS SECURE WITH.

How does AHS come to the conclusion that they own Patrick?! He was taken to their facility and a vet there decided not to put him down and to save him instead. That does not give them ownership. He has stayed alive because he has been at GSVS, not at AHS. They put down dogs every single week instead of saving them, and I question why they are wasting money on trying to forcibly take Patrick away from those he loves instead of spending that money on dogs who NEED homes! Patrick does not need another home. He was one. He has someone who loves him and whom he loves. AHS apparently does not care that removing Patrick from this person and sticking him with some stranger will break his heart. Dogs are very loyal to those they love...I advocate dogs and the ones who have been dumped by their families are heartbreaking...go look at the pictures on Pet Pardons and other animal rescue sites. All the expressions on these dogs are the same. They sit there waiting for owners who do not want them...they sit there with heartbreak and pain showing in their eyes. Patrick may be put in some strange person's house, but he will still have that same look of heartbreak, pain, and betrayal in his eyes. He won't know that the person he loves is not the one who betrayed him, but he will feel it all the same. Is that what you want, AHS? To break this brave little dog's heart?! Shame on you.

Sorry, that should have said, he has one, not was one.

I want to make another comment about the family who adopted a dog and then threw it outside just because they had a baby. People like this just incense me. They get a dog, "love" it, and then because they have a child, they either ignore the dog or throw it in a kill shelter. My grandchildren were raised around rotties and a chow and there was never a problem. My niece was raised around a lab. Never a problem. When both of my daughters were babies, I had a cat. Never a problem. The problem is the people who toss animals away like they are garbage. As far as I am concerned, those people are not responsible enough to even have a child.

Laura, the only comment I have to say about your comment is that you are WRONG, WRONG, WRONG, WRONG! Do you happen to work for AHS?? That is how your post comes across.

My last post was directed to the Laura who only posted her first name, not Laura Austin who wrote a great post.

I think Patrick should stay with the people who have shown him the first love and care he has ever known. Dogs are very loyal, as we all know, to remove him from the people that he has bonded with would be just more cruelty. Don't treat this wonderful animal as a "meal ticket" to fame, let him stay with the people he loves.

GSVS and his care giver(s) is the only place Patrick needs to be. They have invested multiple and countless hours of LOVE and Care for him from the very beginning. AHS yes you decided to SAVE THE DOG............and Thank You for that. We won't deny you that credit, BUT to say let him be adopted by a total stranger for anonymity, Seriously?? Do you really think that would happen? Someone comes home with a Pit Bull named Patrick and no one will know who he is? C'mon???????? He is where he needs to be and he will get the normal and loving life he needs with the people he knows and loves and trusts. That's a no brainer!

I belong to a Doberman rescue group. Patrick has received the best care possible and it seems someone from the hospital wants to adopt it. It seems like to me this is a no brainer. I was so glad that a judge ruled the same, but again. the AHS disagreeded. So many people has invested care from a distance because his story was so horrid. Can't AHS just do the right thing and let him by adopted by someone from the hospital, a doctor, even. Who can love him and give he the best care available. How can you take him from a place that everyone loved him? To be put in another foster if that is what they are thinking, then to a real home. Can the real home avoid the medical bills?
Please AHS do the right thing!

I belong to a Doberman rescue group. Patrick has received the best care possible and it seems someone from the hospital wants to adopt it. It seems like to me this is a no brainer. I was so glad that a judge ruled the same, but again. the AHS disagreeded. So many people has invested care from a distance because his story was so horrid. Can't AHS just do the right thing and let him by adopted by someone from the hospital, a doctor, even. Who can love him and give he the best care available. How can you take him from a place that everyone loved him? To be put in another foster if that is what they are thinking, then to a real home. Can the real home avoid the medical bills?
Please AHS do the right thing!

This should be a fairy tail ending. Patrick treated with love and medical care, and then adopted by someone who loves him at the hospital.
Why AHS is against this, I do not care anymore. I will sign on his page again. Enough is enough.

With no disrespect to Mr. Sanchez's comment, you, Mr. Sanchez, should examine your words. "All we want is what is best for the dog.” When I read your comments, I say hmmm, what's best for Patrick is to be with the people who loved and cared for him all along and not traumatize him any further. Sanchez also said that Patrick “should be able to be a normal dog." Hmmm, what better place to be a normal dog than with the ones who already love you and have proven it? Further Sanchez says, “He was cheated out of his whole life and he should be able to slip into anonymity." What difference whether he's famous or not, Patrick doesn't know his fame, you do Mr. Sanchez and seem to be bothered by it, and the world does, but it all comes down to where Patrick being loved by his current companions - the one's he is with now. What part don't you get???

Patrick has been through so much turmoil already. He's defeated the odd's against him and has proved to want to live and with those who have been a God send to him - THANK YOU FOR SAVING OUR PATRICK-GSVS! You are blessed a million times! Patrick should undoubtedly be able to spend the rest of his life with the GSVS staffer who has seen him through his worse days and who will continue showing him love and support. Please DON"T put Patrick through anymore hardships and unknown transitions as he becomes the healthier and handsome puppy he was born to be.