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Since Patrick was discovered on Demonstration 16 — he was renamed in honor of St. Patrick — a legal tug-of-war has licked out, pitting Associated Humane against Garden State Veterinary and the big apple of Newark. Both sides accuse the other of trying to profit from Patrick’s along.
Associated Humane has also sued Newark for breach of contract, claiming Patrick should have been handed over to the team from the start, according to its attorney, Harry Levin. He said the century-old nonprofit will find a satisfactory family for the dog, adding the matter has dragged on too long.
"This is an animal cruelty crate," he said. "Why are such extensive public resources being used?"
A similar apply for last year by the group for temporary custody of the dog was denied in court.
Anne Torres, a Newark spokeswoman, said "the borough did not believe it was in Patrick’s best interest to be taken from his current caretaker and turned over to Associated Humane.
Source: The Star-Ledger - NJ.com