How is patrick the dog doing

The judge also pointed out that the dog survived and the case led to tougher penalties for animal cruelty. If the dog dies as a result of the treatment, it would be upped to a third degree crime. Curtis pleaded guilty last month to fourth degree animal cruelty.

The emaciated dog was found near death in in a plastic bag at the bottom of a trash chute in Curtis' Newark, N. The jowly pooch was nicknamed Patrick because he was rescued just before St. Patrick's Day and nursed back to health at an animal hospital. He has since thrived in recovery, and his story has gained nationwide attention. The family began to understand what Patrick may have gone through in his short traumatic past.

He still had scars, which veterinarians thought were from him having been bitten, perhaps as a bait dog. He would be terrified of going inside a bathroom, leading Scavelli to speculate he may have been confined to closets or other small spaces. When Lilly died last year, Patrick got very quiet.

For about three months, he was upset and depressed and didn't act like himself. But he soon emerged with a newfound sense of confidence, almost as if he was rising to the occasion, recognizing that he was now the protector. They really want to be happy with their owner, and they will do anything to love them. He wants to be with you all the time. He wants a close connection with people. Even as a 7-year-old dog now, Patrick remains puppyish.

He still has his favorite blankie from his time in the animal hospital, and loves to run and chase after deer that wander on the property sometimes with the blankie in his mouth, as if it makes him invincible, Scavelli laughs. Care packages and donations flooded the animal hospital when he was there, much of which was donated to the local Humane Society.

One woman from Australia sent a scrapbook chronicling his journey. Another sent a bandana with his name on it. He touched people. But Patrick, who seems now like he could be a puppy forever, is oblivious to all of that. Associated Humane Societies is seeking custody of Patrick, whose newfound fame is being used to advocate for stricter animal abuse laws. AHS wants to find a new forever-home for Patrick. He also sleeps in our bed at night, along with the cat.

However, a few physical scars remain from Patrick's ordeal. NBC reports that he is still fearful of strangers, but when fed a few dog treats, he quickly warms up. Curtis is scheduled to appear in court on charges of animal cruelty. She is not accused with tossing Patrick down the chute, only with neglect and abandonment. News U. Politics Joe Biden Congress Extremism.

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