I am a 3 year old male American Pit-bull Terrier looking for my valentine. I weigh in at a trim 50 pounds.

My human friend Bill visits with me on a regular basis and has taught me how to walk on a leash, sit, and lie down. I love walks and car rides, and love to sleep in my crate. When I get up in the morning, I like to roll on my back for belly rubs. I also love snuggling and give the best kisses. I don’t dig or chew and I love all people, including strangers. You may have seen me at many of the festivals last summer. I’m good with other dogs, but prefer not to be around cats.

Come and be my valentine. Adopt me Today! Click here for more information

BTW after Blaze was sprung from GCAS, of course the family involved in Blaze’s alleged “bite” tried to sue Blaze’s owners. It was dismissed by the insurance co. due to no damages and insufficient discovery.
NJAFA is the first to support that truly dangerous dogs need to be and should be put to sleep. Not warehoused in a no kill shelter or left to languish in some sanctuary. NJAFA is also the FIRST to perform our due diligence, vis a vis, hiring the most competent evaluators in the country (Perry Parks and Jim Crosby) See the Philadelphia Dogs

However, there are some overzealous animal control officers in NJ who seem to think they are specialists in dog bites. And because of their skewed testimony and the municipal court judges not being trained in this field, the blind leads the blind and a lot of good dogs get put to sleep. Pls see this website for similar cases. http://legal.pblnn.com/

The family has been and continues to comply with all they are supposed to be doing under a court order from Gloucester County yet Gloucester Co Animal Control under the leadership of Bill Lombardi, is still harassing this family.

We realize this case was an embarrassing case for GCAS since there was never a dog in history of an alleged bite case that survived GCAS rather owners being bullied into putting the dogs to sleep by animal control officers and cost of lawyers.

Please share this recent story from the family of Blaze and the inept and unprofessional behavior of Gloucester Co Animal Control. And since when does an animal control officer have the authority to lecture the taxpayer and constituent with quips like “the truth shall set you free”.

Folks remember, an animal control officer has no authority at any time to euthanize an animal. Moreover, unless someone has a search warrant you do not have to let them into your home. If the president of the United States came to your door, unless he had an invite or a search warrant you would not have to let him in. Know your rights folks. And if anyone reading this has a problem, they can call Kathy McGuire directly on her personal cell at 856 498 3978.

We try to give everyone an opportunity to present “their side” however GCAS has chosen not to answer the inquiry from the owners of Blaze despite request from Blaze’s owners.

The following is an email sent to GCAS. The Director at GCAS said he was “unaware” of this situation and would get back to Blaze’s owner. It has been almost two weeks and despite the weekends and the individuals involved being “off”, there is still no formal reply from GCAS to the owner of Blaze.

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On Thursday, April 4, 2013, I received a call on my cell from Animal Control Officer Tisdale. I was out of the state on business when I received this call. He informed me that “your dog” Blaze was running loose in the neighborhood. This made me sick in my stomach knowing that I’m 600 miles away and you bastards were on your way to take him and kill him. I’m appalled that he would accuse our dog before he had evidence that would back that up.

I called my wife in work and relayed the conversation and asked her to call Officer Tisdale. My wife was adamant that this was impossible as Blaze is crated with a double lock when we are at work and all our doors and windows are locked also. No one was home as my son works in Pennsauken with my wife. Officer Tisdale told my wife that Officer Yates went to take the complaint and the complainant stated it was Blaze. Officer Yates gave the complainant forms to fill out in case this went to court. Officer Yates also informed my wife that the complainant was ready to go to court to identify Blaze. Ofc Tisdale also stated that there was no barking when she knocked on our door.” (THAT IS TOTALLY FALSE)” He also stated that my home phone number (856) 374-xxxx was disconnected. It is not.

My wife and son left work at 3:00 and came home. Upon pulling into the driveway, they heard Blaze barking. My wife immediately called to speak with Yates. Officer Yates reiterated that the complainant stated “my son, Blaze, his girlfriend and her cream-colored pit bull” were out with the dogs unleashed. Completely false as my son was working. The dogs went after two adults and a small dog. She also told me that there were sightings on three different locations around Whitman Square. Ofc Yates also said that there was a truck in the driveway and she had a feeling that someone was home but ignoring her. Never have we ever, not answered the door for Animal Control. This statement was insulting after everything we’ve gone through to keep Blaze. My wife told Ofc Yates that Blaze NEVER leaves our house without a harness and a metal-basket type muzzle. And he never leaves with anyone other than Pat as per our court order!! During their conversation Ofc Yates advised my wife that someone wasn’t telling the truth and that “the truth would set her free”. My wife informed her that we have NEVER not told the truth regarding our ordeal with Blaze, again this was an insulting conversation.

My wife had to use vacation time for the afternoon and my son lost 2 hours work. She also stated that she drove from Pennsauken with her heart in her throat, sick to death, that someone broke into our house and let Blaze out, which could ultimately lead to his DEATH!!.

My wife also stated that the police were driving slowly up and down our street looking for Blaze, probably with the intent to shoot and kill. I feel as though you guys are just waiting for something to happen, whether it’s Blaze or not he, will be the dog that will get blamed. We feel as though we are being singled out for any incident involving a dog at large. If Yates is denying that she heard Blaze barking, then I am here to tell you that she is “FLAT OUT LYING”.. No-one comes to our door without Blaze knowing about it.

I’m appalled that your certified animal control officers are doing everything in their power to have a reason to kill our family member just to get a stripe on their uniform. If your department thinks they are ready to take this to court then bring it on. The next time Officer Yates knocks on my door, she will know Blaze is home as I will now leave him out of his crate when no-one is home which should be the case as he is our WATCHDOG, especially with all the break ins that have occurred in our “Premier Community”.
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Meet Lulu

I am a very pretty Pointer/Lab//Hound mix.. I am about 1 8 months old and weigh 50 pounds. I am spayed with all my shots.

I love to fetch a tennis ball and squeaky toys. I have learned how to sit, drop and leave. I am housebroken and go very nicely into my crate at night although I would love a family to sleep in bed with as I love to cuddle. My foster family lets me cuddle with them on the couch.

I am also very good in the car and don’t dig or chew. I love all people including strangers…click here for more information.

In the spirit of “Antique Road Show” Marty Cobb, owner of The Auction House and appraiser for the day, brings over thirty years of experience to the business from both the retail and auction end of antiques and collectibles and will be appraising items for donations to NJAFA. Cobb has expertise in evaluating antique furniture, fine arts, decorative arts and collectibles, particularly toys and dolls.

Attendees may bring small items such as jewelry, coins, porcelain, as well as small furniture items for appraisal. NJAFA receives 100% of the proceeds and will be used to help abused and neglected animals

NJ Aid for Animals is an all-volunteer animal charity that has been striving to enrich every animal’s life they meet since 2005. Advocacy. Action. Impact.is their mantra and they are very effective in the most dangerous and poorest city in America, Camden.

Saturday, April 27, 2013
Noon to 3:00 pm
The Auction House, 100 W. Merchant Street, Audubon

$10.00 donation per appraisal
No reservations required:

Questions: 856.728.0911 or info@njafa.org
All proceeds will benefit NJAFA

To learn more visit:
www.njafa.org

http://www.aauctioneers.com/

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CAMDEN –  (March 18, 2013)  – In its tireless quest to ensure good health and a decent quality of life for pets owned by underserved populations in and around Camden, the most violent city in America, NJ Aid for Animals (NJAFA)  is offering needy pet owners a lifesaving vaccine for their pets for a $1.00 donation and a microchip.  On Saturday, April 6 Camden City residents can bring their dogs or cats to the FOP Lodge, 1137 Federal Street, Camden City, from 9 a.m. to Noon. No reservation is required.

A tax-exempt nonprofit, NJ Aid for Animals is the only all-volunteer animal rescue that provides this type of community service bringing affordable lifesaving vaccines to Camden to protect dogs against the highly contagious Parvo virus and the upper respiratory and calici virus for cats.  Parvo is a deadly condition that ranks second only to hot weather trauma as the top cause of preventable canine deaths in summer. There is no drug to give to a dog that kills Parvo virus once the animal is infected.

“Rabies vaccines are given by the state at free clinics, but parvo vaccines are costly, especially for residents in low-income areas, said Kathy McGuire, President  & CEO, NJ Aid for Animals. “This represents our commitment to the animals in Camden.”

In addition to receiving a lifesaving vaccine, NJAFA is introducing their new microchip program “Lost No More”.   Dogs and cats will receive a free microchip (while supplies last) being sponsored by guests of the event, Guardians of Rescue.

The Guardians of Rescue are a national organization headquartered in New York and whose volunteer members work to protect the wellbeing of all animals.

The “Lost No More”program seeks sponsors like the Guardians to help offset the cost of the chips. “We are thrilled the Guardians are traveling to Camden to offer their assistance”, said President of NJAFA, Kathy McGuire”.

Dogs especially in Camden don’t just become lost.  They are abandoned or dumped. If a dog is chipped, animal control will be able to identify who the culprit was and charge them.

Microchips reunite lost and runaway dogs with their families.  There is a very low reclaim rate at the local shelter but the animal control can scan the dogs when they are picked up and return them before they even hit the shelter.  This keeps space open at the shelter and more dogs from being euthanized.

Lastly, the people who buy dogs to use as bait or weapons and train the dogs to fight will be permanently identified.   When the dog gets loose or are found dumped, the dog can be traced back to the owner (like guns and serial numbers) and charged.

Said Robert Misseri, President of Guardians of Rescue, “We must find a way to stop the influx of dogs being euthanized.   Even if these chips only reunite a small percentage of  dogs to owners over a year that is less dogs being put to sleep.  We are happy to be part of the Camden experience.”   The chips will be implanted by trained vets and vet techs.

This new “layer” of a microchip for the dogs and cats in Camden  fits in nicely with the NJ Aid for Animals’ Pet Enrichment Program and in particular, building capacity with other organizations like the Guardians who have stepped up to provide much needed support and aid in Camden.  In today’s tight economy it makes sense for charities to pool resources and volunteers and is in keeping with both organizations’ mission of preventing animal abuse and  promoting  the well-being of animals.

McGuire added, “NJ Aid for Animals has been transforming animals’ lives in Camden since 2005 and have become the standard-bearer for this type of program in Camden.  It is through partnering, collaborating, sharing services and cooperation with other agencies that can serve the animals the best.”

NJ Aid for  Animals is a non-profit 501c3 tax-exempt, all volunteer organization with the mission to provide encourage spay and neuter, enrich every animals’ life they come in contact with, report abuse and seek justice.

NJAFA needs the publics’ support in purchasing the chips for future vaccine clinics.  At just $7.50 you can help save a dogs’ life or help track down an abuser.  For more information or to donate call: 856.728.0911 or  visit www.njafa.org or info@njafa.org.

Camden County, NJ –   NJ Aid for Animals (NJAFA),  the leader in  innovative programs for underserved animals in Camden City, NJ has announced a new microchip program.

Dogs especially in Camden don’t just become lost.  They are abandoned or dumped. If a dog is chipped, animal control will be able to identify who the culprit was and charge them.

Microchips reunite lost and runaway dogs with their families.  There is a very low reclaim rate at the local shelter but the animal control can scan the dogs when they are picked up and return them before they even hit the shelter.  This keeps space open at the shelter and more dogs from being euthanized.

Lastly, the people who buy dogs to use as bait or weapons and train the dogs to fight will be permanently identified.   When the dog gets loose or are found dumped, the dog can be traced back to the owner (like guns and serial numbers) and charged.

For the first vaccine clinic at the FOP Lodge on Federal Street in Camden City, April 6, NJAFA is introducing the microchips.  The Guardians of Rescue will be sponsoring the chips for the first clinc.

Says Kathy McGuire, President and Founder of NJAFA, “We must find a way to stop the influx of dogs being euthanized.   Even if these chips only reunite a small percentage of dogs to owners over a year that is less dogs being put to sleep”.    The chips will be implanted by trained vets and vet techs.

NJAFA needs the publics’ support in purchasing the chips.  At just $7.50 you can help save a dogs’ life, return it to its owner or help track down an abuser.  Please donate to P. O. Box 4, Cedar Brook, NJ  08018 or visit www.njafa.org or contact info@njafa.org.

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TUXEDO NEEDS A HOME – Camden City Animal Control contacted NJAFA to see if we could help this little boy. All alone in the big cold world; NJAFA said “Yes…bring him over”. Now this little bundle of joy, weighing in at a svelte 11 pounds, and 4 months old, is looking for his forever home.

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