Guest Anonymous Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 Hundreds offer to adopt dog discovered at landfill By Gannett New Jersey Published in the Courier News on December 16, 2003 EAST BRUNSWICK -- People from as far away as Orange County, Calif., have called to offer a home to the 5-year-old shepherd-Labrador mix who survived being euthanized and thrown into the trash. Dave Blumig, East Brunswick animal control officer, however, said the dog that he calls "Dumpster" but whom others have nicknamed "Lucky" is still not expected to be going to a home anytime soon. "It might be a long time to adopt her," said Blumig, whose sister, Linda, runs Blumig Kennels in East Brunswick where the dog is being housed. "We're going to hang onto her for a while." Blumig said he also has to see if Perth Amboy police need the dog as part of their investigation. The dog was euthanized by Perth Amboy Animal Control before being dumped with the trash and put through a compactor. She was found earlier this month in the back of a truck unloading at the Edgeboro Landfill. Police Director Michael Kohut last week indicated his department was investigating the incident as a personnel matter. The Animal Control Office is part of the police department. Kohut, who was off Monday, could not be reached for comment. Mayor Joseph Vas's office referred the matter back to Kohut. The Middlesex County SPCA is also investigating whether Perth Amboy Animal Control officer William Paul followed the proper procedures in euthanizing the dog. A spokesperson for the SPCA could not be reached for comment Monday. Blumig said the dog, found mixed in with 80,000 pounds of household waste being dumped at the landfill, is doing fine. "The calls have slowed down for adoption," said Blumig, adding about 150 to 160 people have called offering to adopt the celebrity canine. The calls have come from Florida, Michigan and throughout the country. "An Orange County, California, school teacher was willing to hop on a plane to get (the dog)," he said, adding the dog's plight was broadcast nationally. Blumig said the dog, which weighs about 50 pounds, has calmed down but is still being monitored. He said she has been skittish at times, and growled at one camera man. When the dog is ready for adoption, she will be placed in a quiet home with no children, possibly with an elderly couple or a single female, he said. "We're trying to find a good home," he said. from the Courier News website [url]www.c-n.com[/url] [b]I am going to write a letter to the paper asking them to write a follow up asking the public that wanted to adopt this dog, as there are hundreds. To adopt another needy dog. Because there are also hundreds to them. Maybe you guys can write some letters too? Merry Christmas! [url][email protected][/url][/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenLuv Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 Most certainly! Someone else posted this story a couple days ago.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 Oh sorry I never saw it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenLuv Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 Ohh it was not this exact article...no email address ;) I emailed them asking them for a follow up...now weather they will do it or not -- I am hoping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mutts4Me Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 I remember earlier this year, I believe, another dog surviving euthanization and being offered hundreds of homes, as well. That dog was put in a gas chamber with a number of other animals and came out alive, though, not thrown in the trash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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