On March 16, 2011, at an apartment complex in Newark, New Jersey, a city maintenance worker happened upon a trash bag that appeared to be moving. Inside was the emaciated, crumpled body of a barely

One Hour with Patrick

On March 16, 2011, at an apartment complex in Newark, New Jersey, a city maintenance worker happened upon a trash bag that appeared to be moving. Inside was the emaciated, crumpled body of a barely breathing red dog. Animal control was dispatched and the young pit bull was transported to a Veterinary Clinic. Incredibly, and against odds stacked heavily against him, he survived the night. When he opened his eyes on St. Patrickâ€™s Day, March 17, it was nothing short of a rebirth, hence the dog being named after the patron saint celebrated on that date.
As a nation and world of animal lovers followed his inspiring recuperation over the next several weeks, Patrickâ€™s story took on another twist. A highly publicized custody battle broke out, and dog trainer Jeff Coltenback was enlisted to evaluate the dog that captured the world. Jeffâ€™s immediate and life changing bond with Patrick went beyond evaluator and subject. As a recovering drug addict turned successful trainer, business owner, and recognized pit bull advocate, Jeff too had before experienced a rebirth.
Detailed in this book are the events that led up to Jeffâ€™s meeting with Patrick, his evaluation itself, and an overview of the public court hearing he attended on Patrickâ€™s behalf. Also included are some of Jeffâ€™s personal experiences with other abused pit bulls. In addition to his desire to share Patrickâ€™s story, the author hopes that this book will inspire others to become more actively involved in animal welfare, rescue and advocacy. If ever a story could motivate a reader to rescue a dog, this is it. The author reminds us that we are our brothersâ€™ keepers, and sometimesâ€¦our brothers are pit bulls.
Country USA
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2011-07-15
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2011-07-15
Format	Kindle eBook

One Hour with Patrick

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