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Marty’s Place Senior Pet Assistance Program offers assist and funding for senior residents on decrease incomes caring for senior dogs.
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The Old Bridge Police Department and the Old Bridge Animal Shelter are on a particular mission to discover a eternally home for Willie, a 2-year-old abused pit bull.
Willie will spend his 600th day on the shelter on Feb. 12, however regardless of the challenges and limitations, Willie’s resilience and hope stay steadfast as he continues to await the chance for a loving household to welcome him into their lives, in accordance with the police division and shelter.
On June 15, 2022, the Old Bridge Animal Shelter obtained an electronic mail containing two video clips. In the accompanying message, the individual expressed their deep concern and disgust concerning the abuse they’d witnessed by the hands of a 33-year-old Old Bridge man towards his pit bull puppy.
The movies depicted horrifying scenes of the canine’s proprietor bodily assaulting the puppy. In one clip, he was noticed kicking the defenseless animal, whereas in one other he was seen violently slamming the puppy’s head right into a door. These acts of cruelty weren’t solely distressing, but in addition underscored the pressing want for intervention to guard the harmless animal from additional hurt, authorities stated.
The Old Bridge Police Department assigned the case to Detective Jessica Caffey, who had not too long ago been appointed because the division’s Humane Law Enforcement Officer, along with her common detective duties.
Caffey collaborated with Tina Swenor, the Animal Cruelty Assistance Prosecutor on the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office.
As a results of their efforts, the proprietor was formally charged with two counts of cruelty to animals and confronted a township ordinance violation for the possession of an unlicensed canine.
On June 22, 2022, the resident was requested to forfeit Willie to the Old Bridge Animal Shelter, which he did.
Willie was transferred into the care of the shelter, the place he would obtain the required assist, care and a focus to begin his journey towards therapeutic and rehabilitation.
On July 12, 2023, the resident was sentenced to 12 months’ probation; these concerned in Willie’s case hoped for a extra extreme punishment.
The Police Department and the Animal Shelter proceed to advocate for stronger penalties for animal cruelty offenders to forestall comparable incidents sooner or later, authorities stated.
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Willie continues to undergo from the lasting results of his traumatic experiences. As a results of the abuse he endured, Willie has developed anxiousness and concern, rendering him a special-needs canine.
One of the first challenges Willie faces is his apprehension in direction of new individuals, notably males. His instinctive response consists of displaying a loud voice and an aggressive stance, which might understandably be intimidating to these encountering him for the primary time.
Given ample time and house, Willie has proven the potential to beat his preliminary apprehensions and kind deep connections with those that present him endurance and understanding. However, the shelter atmosphere usually doesn’t present the luxurious of such lodging. Visits are sometimes temporary, and first impressions can considerably impression potential adopters’ perceptions of Willie.
Despite his challenges, Willie possesses the capability to thrive in the precise atmosphere with the assist of compassionate people prepared to speculate the effort and time wanted to assist him overcome his fears.
For Willie, discovering the precise person goes past mere adoption. It’s about discovering somebody who can look previous his preliminary apprehensions and supply him with the endurance, understanding, and love he must thrive.
Willie requires a home with no young youngsters, a fenced yard and expertise with pit bulls.
If you suppose you may present the precise home for Willie, contact the Old Bridge Animal Shelter at 732-721-5600, ext. 6300.
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