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Hansel, New Jersey's first Pit Bull arson dog

Dogfighting Survivor Becomes New Jersey’s First Pit Bull Arson Officer

Laura Goldman, January 11, 2020August 24, 2022

Hansel, who was rescued as a puppy from a dogfighting operation, will become the first-ever Pit Bull arson dog in the state of New Jersey.

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How to Help the 276 Dogs Rescued from New Jersey Hoarders

Laura Goldman, June 5, 2016August 20, 2019

JUNE 8, 2016 UPDATE: The first of the rescued dogs was adopted today, NJ.com reports,…

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Rescued Pit Bulls Save 3-Year-Old Girl from Bear

Laura Goldman, July 2, 2015August 20, 2019

When a 400-pound bear climbed over a backyard fence and approached a 3-year-old girl, one of four rescued Pit Bulls bit its leg, and the others chased it away.

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Rolo dog drowned in Andrew Mayer's truck

Idiot Who Did Donuts on Frozen River Indicted for Drowning of Dog

Laura Goldman, June 30, 2015August 20, 2019

Andrew Mayer of Toms River, N.J., thought it was a good idea to drive his truck out to the middle of a frozen river with his dog, Rolo, and do donuts there.

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German Shepherd shot by NJ cop at wrong address

NJ Cop at Wrong Address Kills German Shepherd

Laura Goldman, April 30, 2015August 19, 2019

Otto, a German Shepherd, would bark like mad when someone knocked on the door. But he was allegedly silent when a cop investigating a burglary entered his backyard.