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Arrow Was Lodged In Dog's Organs But NJ Shelter Had No Clue Until It Was Too Late Arrow Was Lodged In Dog's Organs But NJ Shelter Had No Clue Until It Was Too Late
Arrow Was Lodged In Dog's Organs But NJ Shelter Had No Clue Until It Was Too Late Jan. 2 began much like any other day for Phoenix and the volunteers of the Bloomfield Animal Shelter. The pup was on a walk with one of her favorite handlers when she began to show signs of distress, and became unable to stand on her own, the shelter said on social media. Minutes later, she died at an emergency animal hospital. It wasn't until further examination that caretakers found a foreign metal object lodged through Phoenix's thorax and liver: She'd been shot with a crossbow and arrow. "We, along with our vet partners, are still unclear how she lived this long without signs of pain o…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Meet The Meatballs: Pitbulls Abandoned In Bloomfield Park Need Fur-Ever Family Meet The Meatballs: Pitbulls Abandoned In Bloomfield Park Need Fur-Ever Family
Meet The Meatballs: Pitbulls Abandoned In Bloomfield Park Need Fur-Ever Family Meet the Meaballs: A pair of pitbulls recently found in a Bloomfield park are ready for a home together. The girls were found in the Watsessing Dog Park last month and do everything together. "That’s right, the Meatballs are bonded and must go home together," the Bloomfield Animal Shelter said.  "We aren’t sure if they’re related or just close pals, but it is clear that they LOVE each other and wouldn’t do well split up." They walk together, play together and even go to the bathroom at the same time. Both are around three years old and appear to be house trained. They love everyone…

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by Cecilia Levine