Jamie was one of two dogs rescued by officers from Brooklyn’s 63rd Precinct in April 2016. She was severely underweight when police discovered her living in filthy conditions with another bone-thin female pit bull mix. Jamie’s coat and paws were soaked in urine and feces and her nails had grown so long they were curving into her feet.
Any remnants of her six-month road to recovery were a distant memory as she bounded through the dog run, hopped into a police van and enjoyed plenty of belly rubs and pup-cakes from doting officers.
“Jamie’s story is a great example of a dog’s ability to triumph over abuse and neglect to become a loving companion,” said Howard Lawrence, Vice President of ASPCA Humane Law Enforcement. “We’re thankful to the NYPD officers for their dedication to helping dogs like Jamie find the safe, loving homes they truly deserve, and we encourage anyone looking to celebrate Adopt a Shelter Dog Month this October to consider adopting an animal rescued through the ASPCA’s partnership with the NYPD.”
Now in its third year, the
NYPD/ASPCA partnership
continues to have a considerable positive impact for New York City’s vulnerable animals. Since the partnership launched citywide in January 2014, there have been triple-digit increases in arrests and animals treated.
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, a time to encourage the public to adopt, not shop, and educate them about all the benefits of making a shelter dog a member of their family.
