NYPD officers from the 12 precincts within Patrol Borough Manhattan North took some time off their regular beat recently to give one special pooch an outing to remember and a shot at a new home.

The officers – all animal cruelty liaisons to the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) within their commands – escorted Jamie, a four-year-old pit bull mix, on a romp through Riverside Park and a special visit to the 20^th Precinct on the Upper West Side to get her out of the adoption center for a few hours and hopefully into a new, loving home.

Jamie was one of two dogs rescued by officers from Brooklyn’s 63^rd 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.

Those interested in adopting Jamie can call (646) 291-4500 for more information or visit our Adoption Center at 424 E. 92^nd Street, New York, NY.