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'Beacon Of Hope': Starving Dog Wandering Streets Of Paterson Finds Forever Home 'Beacon Of Hope': Starving Dog Wandering Streets Of Paterson Finds Forever Home
'Beacon Of Hope': Starving Dog Wandering Streets Of Paterson Finds Forever Home The Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. (RBARI) and Jersey Pits rescue are celebrating the recovery and rescue of Reese -- a neglected and emaciated pitbull they say inspired a movement. Reese was found wandering the streets of Paterson “completely helpless” on a frigid December night, RBARI Executive Director Megan Brinster said. Weighing just 17 pounds, the pup was emaciated and on the verge of death. After making a full recovery at the shelter, Reese is enjoying life in her new forever home. From rides in the car and walks in the park to playing with puzzles and relaxing with a peanut butt…

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by Valerie Musson
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DISTURBING: Paterson Dogs Lit On Fire With Blowtorch, Oakland Rescue Says DISTURBING: Paterson Dogs Lit On Fire With Blowtorch, Oakland Rescue Says
Disturbing: Paterson Dogs Lit On Fire With Blowtorch, Oakland Rescue Says Animal rescue officials are working with authorities in Paterson to help find one of two dogs lit on fire with a blow torch, while the other dog recovers in Bergen County. Puppy Tyler, a 3-month-old pit bull mix, was found bleeding and burned about a week ago by a Good Samaritan, Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge Inc. (RBARI) said on Facebook. The Samaritan took him to Oradell Animal Hospital as his condition began deteriorating.  "This one has disturbed me to my core," RBARI's executive director Megan Brinster said. Doctors cut away dead skin to treat his wounds and a plasma tra…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Paramus PBA Donates $3G To Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge Paramus PBA Donates $3G To Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge
Paramus PBA Donates $3G To Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. (RBARI) has long held a special place in Paramus Police Detective Glenn Pagano's heart. In 2008, the rescue brought him his first dog, Kylie, a brindle pitbull found on the streets of Newark. At the time, Pagano wasn't looking for a dog, but he agreed to foster Kylie for RBARI.  A week later, he adopted her. KylieGlenn Pagano KylieGlenn Pagano Pagano says RBARI changed his life, which is why he chose the organization as the beneficiary for last week's Battle of the Warriors.  On Friday, the Paramus PBA presented RBARI with a $3,000 check from funds…

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by Cecilia Levine