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    I'm sorry if this is not allowed, let me know and I'll delete it. But it just broke my heart!

    ***A friend of my family is an animal control officer, and he ususally sends happy little tidbits about his work, cute stories, etc. But this one dog really got to him, and he sent us this email. If anyone can help in any way, please do!

    "I don't usually talk about the bad things I see and experience at work. But, this dog really touched me. My partner and I had been receiving sporadic calls about a very thin large black dog running loose in one area of the Township. I was dispatched several times over a 6 week period and never even saw the dog. Eventually a resident called saying it was around his house all the time lately. Well, finally I saw the elusive black dog, and when I did I gasped at her condition. She was the thinnest dog I have ever seen still able to move around. Her hip bones, her spine, her ribs ... everything was just sticking out. When I saw her she was trying to get into a trash bag to find something to eat. She spotted me and fled in fear. I went back to the station and picked up the dog trap and set it on the property where I had last seen her. I told the home owner, a very nice retired man who was concerned for her, that I needed his help and asked that he watch the trap and call me as soon as she was in it. 1 1/2 Hours later dispatch is on the radio calling me. " The resident from XXX Street is on the phone and says he has the dog in the trap". I pull a U-turn, put the call I was responding to on hold, and start toward the house, and there she is, trapped. Now the question is, how will she behave when I approach the trap? She was very fearful before and ran off. Was I in for a fight with an old Doberman who was fearing for her life? Who knows what horrors she has lived through? Was she going to explode at me in a final attempt to survive? Was this going to be one of those ugly scenes with a bloody control stick and a screaming dog? I get out with a leash and approach the trap speaking quietly to her. Well, her tail would have beat you half to death if you were behind her. It was as if she realized it was finally over. Her whole body wiggled as I spoke to her. I opened the trap and she walked out and let me slip a leash over her bony head. The whole time licking at me and wagging her whole body. This was a happy dog, and not showing any signs of fear or aggression. She walked right next to me like we were old partners. I opened the door of the van and opened kennel and she tried to get in by herself but her body was to weak, I wrapped my arms around her and lifted what was left of her up and she walked right into the kennel, tail still swinging. The Voorhees Animal Orphanage is where I took her and they started this special web site to get what they need for her. Read what they are doing and pass this on to anyone who you think would care. I just checked today and I have responded to 720 calls so far this year and this is the first time I have gotten involved beyond personal donations of time and money, I promise not to do this to often but this one is really a sweet creature who deserves better.

    Love,
    Dave"


    Since this email, the dog has gained some significant weight, but still needs several surgeries/special care before she can be at full health. They're accepting donations through this site:

    http://www.firstgiving.com/helpgracie



    With a bit more care, they think she'll be ready to be adopted. The dog is really a sweetheart, very loving and affectionate, and great in the house.

    Here are some photo's Dave took when he first got her to use as evidence against the owner:




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    That is so sad! I would love to help but I allready have two rescues of my own and I can't really afford to do anymore but I'll keep her in my thoughts!

    One of my dogs was caught with a live trap by animal control I know how helpful that can be
    Sexy Jasmine after getting fucked over at work:

    God loves strippers and when guys do things like that its an automatic ticket to HELL!


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    Perhaps you stopped spending money on her. Strippers need money to operate. They are like coin operated juke-boxes of love.

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    Aw, thanks for posting that. It sounds like Dave is a really kind hearted guy.

    A lot of people don't know about humane traps, otherwise the dog might have been caught sooner, as it sounds like there were concerned people around (but then why wasn't someone putting out food to at least keep her fed?) FYI, if a dog is trapped, you don't need to open the cage yourself like the officer did. You can pick the dog/cage up and take it to a vet or humane society/animal control where they will handle it from there.

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    I just don't understand how people can do this to any living creature. It breaks my heart and makes me furious at the same time.

    And Vegas, you're already a saint with your pits

    I'm just hoping they can get the money together for her. I'm pretty broke now, but I donated what I could...if people could donate even a little bit (seriously, like a $1 or 2) it would help worlds. They're reallyc lose to getting the full funding for her, so I'm praying for her!

    And Roxelle, you're absolutely right. Dave can't help himself...he just wants to swoop in and start giving affection lol. But people should knwo that if you're afraid,w ith most traps you don't have to open it. You can just take it to a shelter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by VegasPrincess View Post
    One of my dogs was caught with a live trap by animal control I know how helpful that can be
    Omg you got her back! I must have missed the thread update, or didn't you update? Anyway, thats great news!

    And KK this post is very touching, I'm a total sucker for animals and dogs in particular. I'm happy your friend is such a nice person and put forth the effort to help.

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    ^^^

    I updated a while ago she is great / happy/ thinks my other dog is her mom...LOL!

    KK...does your friend Dave have her right now or is she with another family?
    Sexy Jasmine after getting fucked over at work:

    God loves strippers and when guys do things like that its an automatic ticket to HELL!


    Quote Originally Posted by anomar View Post
    Perhaps you stopped spending money on her. Strippers need money to operate. They are like coin operated juke-boxes of love.

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    Aww..she has such a sweet face. I wish I had extra money to help right now. I hope she gets a good home.

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    Quote Originally Posted by VegasPrincess View Post
    ^^^

    I updated a while ago she is great / happy/ thinks my other dog is her mom...LOL!

    KK...does your friend Dave have her right now or is she with another family?

    He had her at first, but he foudn out she had intestinal problems and couldnt eat her food right, so now she's full -time at the animal emergency clinic.

    He trains search and rescue dogs and service dogs. He has two right now, and this is his third dog. He was a little nervous how she'd be, but she moved right in with no problems

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    Oh no!!! thats so sad I wonder if it was bc she was starved so long
    Sexy Jasmine after getting fucked over at work:

    God loves strippers and when guys do things like that its an automatic ticket to HELL!


    Quote Originally Posted by anomar View Post
    Perhaps you stopped spending money on her. Strippers need money to operate. They are like coin operated juke-boxes of love.

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    Aww that is soo sad. I'm going to go visit that shelter tommorow since I live like 20 minutes away.
    These days I like to count my money. I like to wash it delicately and iron it. Sometimes I dry it with some bounty to make it all nice and cuddly. I love my money... did I say that out loud?

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    what city/state is this in?

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    Those pics break my heart.

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    Oops, sory! The dog is in Voorhees, NJ

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    I put in an application with the shelter for her, first she has to meet my other dogs though, but hopefully they'll get along
    These days I like to count my money. I like to wash it delicately and iron it. Sometimes I dry it with some bounty to make it all nice and cuddly. I love my money... did I say that out loud?

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    grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

    WTF is wrong with people?!


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    Quote Originally Posted by saphire123456 View Post
    I put in an application with the shelter for her, first she has to meet my other dogs though, but hopefully they'll get along
    Wow! That's so great
    Sexy Jasmine after getting fucked over at work:

    God loves strippers and when guys do things like that its an automatic ticket to HELL!


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    Perhaps you stopped spending money on her. Strippers need money to operate. They are like coin operated juke-boxes of love.

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    Oh my goodness! That's so exciting!

    Thank you so much!

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