Patrick the Miracle Dog’s Progress Good But Health Issues Remain
Patrick, the dog allegedly thrown down a Newark garbage chute by his owner, is doing remarkably well according to all who are caring for him.
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Patrick the dog, who has attracted plenty of media attention and a following across the country—including some celebrities—is making great strides towards recovery, according to those who are caring for him.
“Right now, his progress is good,” said Bruce Sanchez, the director of the Association of the Humane Societies of Monmouth County (AHSMC) in Tinton Falls. Sanchez said that Patrick’s weight has stabilized at around 39 pounds from the emaciated 20 pounds when he was found starved and dumped at the bottom of a garbage chute in Newark.
While Patrick’s progress is looking up, the fate of the person who allegedly abused the pit bull is uncertain and may be determined on Friday, May 6. That’s when Kisha Curtis is expected to appear in a courtroom in Newark to face charges relating to alleged abuse of Patrick.
Detractors have indicated on Facebook and the Internet that they plan on showing up outside the courthouse, en masse, to call attention to animal cruelty.
As for Patrick: “He’s doing great, doing absolutely wonderfully,” according to his physical therapist Susan Davis who donates her time to work with the dog. While Patrick still has "deficits," including weakness and muscle atrophy in his left hind leg, therapy should help to correct it, said Davis.
Davis, who is the owner of joycare onsite, LLC, has been teaching Patrick how to walk on a leash and his "cadence" has begun to improve and gain speed. “He has so much more energy during the therapy sessions," said Davis. "His endurance is increasing and his strength.”
Patch received the following statement from Pat Smilie-Scavelli, director and founder of Garden State Veterinary Specialists in Tinton Falls where Patrick is recuperating: “Because of legal court proceedings, all we can say is he is doing great and is continuing to improve.” She did not expand on what court proceedings she was referring to.
Patrick's media coverage has led to talk of Patrick’s Law, which calls for tougher laws throughout the country to punish animal abusers. Then there is the possibility of a Patrick stamp, which Sanchez said has been proposed. Additionally, numerous YouTube videos and even Facebook pages are devoted to the Miracle Dog.
Sanchez said he has received over 4,000 applications for Patrick’s adoption, but he indicated that there are many dogs similar to Patrick looking for homes. He said the humane society in Monmouth County has five dogs who resemble Patrick awaiting adoption.
“Patrick is so trusting, playful—he’s an absolute darling,” Davis said.
sonya
2:47 pm on Friday, May 6, 2011
This story is both amazing and sad. How could anyone do this to another living, breathing creature. It's appalling.
http://www.ilovedogs.com/2011/04/starved-patrick-makes-miracle-recovery-inspires-reform/
jana dodge
8:22 pm on Friday, May 6, 2011
Thank - god he is doing better,I know it will be a long battle,but it is nice to hear that he is doing better. He is such a handsome little fella!!!!!
nancy b
8:35 pm on Friday, May 6, 2011
i am so happy for him..we got our b0arder collie from adopt a pet, she was found in a dumpster with a cemeny block tied around her neck,,, she has now been with us for tweleve years.. i do hope he finds a loving home...
Lisa
8:38 pm on Friday, May 6, 2011
what a sad story, but it makes me happy that she has found her loving family
Lisa
8:37 pm on Friday, May 6, 2011
Patrick, your a star, keep on getting better, one day you will have a wonderful loving family to love and hug you every day. xxx Love from England
lucille tischer
8:39 pm on Friday, May 6, 2011
fostered for with the humane society in wisconsin,, had one that crawled across the floor, because she was so scared,, but they are just soo grateful for your love,, thank you for being there for this beautiful baby!!
Alecia Cole
8:46 pm on Friday, May 6, 2011
I just adore that dog! Patrick is fast becoming an icon for animal abuse. I'd buy some Patrick Stamps.
Marie
8:48 pm on Friday, May 6, 2011
Just so happy to hear he is doing so well I hope they hang the person who did this to this poor animal !!!
Donna Whitener
10:03 pm on Friday, May 6, 2011
Patrick is not only a miracle for surviving the torture of being starved close to death, not to mention the fall down the 19 floors in the trash chute ... but for one small dog to bring so many people together ... well in today's society that truly is a miracle. The court proceedings over Patrick is a battle for custody. The hospital who brought him back to life feels they should have custody, while the AHS wants to put him in one of their shelters until his health issues are fully resolved and then they would be able to evaluate his temperament. We, Patrick's followers and supporters do not want him in a shelter, we would like for him to be adopted by the unnamed staff member at GSVS who wants to adopt him. All of us are so happy he is doing miraculously well. We also will be forever thankful to GSVS for their role in his recovery. As the court case continues, we will monitor the situation, continue to keep Patrick and the GSVS staff members in our prayers, and hope that the NJ judicial system will not let Kisha Curtis slip through the system without severe punishment. Even though the maximum sentence is 18 months, we all want the maximum penalty for such a maximum about of torture poor Patrick had to endure at her hands.
david thomas
8:46 am on Wednesday, May 25, 2011
put her in a cage outside for 18 months, let her eat bugs and drink the rain. then when spring clean up comes,-----------throw her away, cage and all.
BRENDA
1:38 am on Saturday, May 7, 2011
PATRICK YOU LOOK WONDERFUL!.......GOD BLESS ALL OF THOSE WHO HELPED PATRICK THRU THIS HORRIBLE ORDEAL HE WENT THRU......LOVE YOU PATRICK.
carol
4:04 am on Saturday, May 7, 2011
I believe the people who so lovingly cared for and had the BIGGEST hand in bringing about Patrick's miraculous recovery should have custody of this sweet dog!! And if one of the GSVS staff would like to adopt him after spending so many precious moments with him and becoming attached at the hip to him, then they should certainly be allowed that privilege!! Eighteen months is only a tiny slap on the wrist for what this "monster" did to this innocent puppy!! It's no wonder people think they are above the law....THEY ARE!!!! Thank you to all the beautiful staff that have dedicated themselves to restoring Patrick to good health....my prayers are with you all, and God bless you dear little Patrick!!
sharlene janish
6:13 am on Saturday, May 7, 2011
The court should, without fail, hurl the abuser in a garbage chute and suffer as much , actually more, than that poor innocent dog.
joanne badour
6:05 pm on Saturday, May 7, 2011
iam with you on that one, maybe if they did to the owners, what they do to their animals, there would be less curlety to the poor innocent animals that do nothing but want love and to give love. joanne badour
silvia bruno
7:11 am on Saturday, May 7, 2011
Everyone in patricks name there are so many other tortured abused angels like him .Please take notice ,save one please now is when patricks pain,starvation can be put to a positive note by saving other angels LIVES step up .Please go to a shelter, there are so many Patricks ,they need a voice ,love and protection from all the suffering agnony they have have been through and continue to do so let patricks suffering , torture and PAIN NOT BE IN VAIN BY SAVING SAVING ANGEL JUST LIKE HIM .NOW IS THE TIME TO STEP UP!!!!!ONLY WE CAN CONTINUE TO SAVE ANIMALS IN HIS NAME PLEASE CONSIDER THIS!!!!!!!
terri kerner
7:12 am on Saturday, May 7, 2011
I love you Patrick!!!
L.D.Pegram Boyle
8:16 am on Saturday, May 7, 2011
Patrick, hope you continue to get well! You have touched my heart. Also, give Halo dog food a try. Spot's Stew,a very nutritious food. I keep my Biscuit on this food. Biscuit is very healthy and loves the Spot's Stew. The chicken. Check it out for Patrick! http://treversbiscuit.com
Maggie Stegmaier
11:18 am on Saturday, May 7, 2011
Well said, Silvia. There are millions of dogs and cats sitting in shelters around the country just waiting and hoping for a loving home. Most of them, unfortunately, will be euthanized. Three to four million dogs alone (4 - 6 million cats) are killed every year because of overcrowding. Please spay or neuter your pets and adopt from shelters or rescues; don't buy from "puppy mills". And, let's pray that animal abusers get the full brunt of the law!
joslin
1:57 pm on Saturday, May 7, 2011
GO PATRICK!! I HOPE THAT THIS DOG THRU HIS SUFFERING BRINGS ALL PEOPLE TO THE AWARENESS THAT SO MANY OF THE MOST LOYAL COMPANIONS ARE MISTREATED AND LITERALLY THROWN AWAY...MY BABY DEXTER WAS TO WAS PULLED FROM THE TRASH..AWFUL PEOPLE...BUT THEY STILL MANANGE TO BE OUR LOYAL COMPANIONS..AFTER ALL THEY GO THRU