KEISHA CURTIS- NEWARK, NEW JERSEY

March 16, 2011 was a night to remember that we wish we could all forget.  That is the night many of us were made aware of a young Pitbull puppy that would later be named Patrick.

Keisha Curtis, Patrick's owner, tossed this puppy down a garbage chute in her apartment building.  He was tossed down this chute from the 19th floor apartment where Keisha Curtis (KC) lived.  Patrick was found the next day by a maintenance worker in poor condition.  At first they were unsure if Patrick was even alive due to his horrific condition (image 1).  This poor puppy weighed barely 20 pounds.

The authorities were called and he was immediately taken to Garden State Vet Specialists where with the help of AHS of Popcorn Park, NJ he was immediately given treatment for his condition and thus began his long road to recovery.

Patricks story touched many people throughout the USA and other parts of the world.

Patrick is now a healthy and happy boy and is still looking for his forever home.  Thank you to those that saved this sweet boy from a miserable death.

Info on Keisha Curtis:  

Friday, March 25, 2011, Ms. Curtis was charged with two counts of abandonment and two counts of failure to provide proper sustenance to the animal.  This crime carries a sentence of UP TO 6 months in jail and UP TO a $1,000 fine.  HUH?  That is all for this horrific abuse?   Well, if you think this is too lenient for New Jersey law, contact: The Prosecutor’s office to contact is:

Essex County: Prosecutor’s Office:
Carolyn A. Murray, Acting Essex County Prosecutor
50 W Market St # 3
Newark, NJ 07102-1690
(973) 621-4700
Be honest, but be RESPECTFUL. 

Last I have heard, and I am having a hard time getting current info was that KC was found guilty by the Grand Jury and was facing up to 18 months in jail.  She also could get off scott free.  We have seen our judicial system let us down too many times before.  Do any of our readers have current update on her sentencing?   Please email us if you can offer updates.   

rescue.watchdawg@gmail.com

Updates on Patrick can be found on his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatrickMiracle?fref=ts

Trying to locate photos of his abuser, Keisha Curtis also so share with us if you have some.


PATRICK WHEN RESCUED- (photos courtesy of Patrick's Facebook page)

PATRICK NOW- (photos courtesy of Patrick's Facebook page)