<div><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/64634085_1649719730913727_r.jpeg" alt="64634085_1649719730913727_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/64634085_1649723935580651_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" alt="64634085_1649723935580651_r.jpeg" /><br />A case of animal cruelty is now being investigated by authorities in Peapack and Gladstone, NJ.
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div>During the early morning hours of April 2nd, an injured dog attempted to reach out for humans to help him. This German Shepherd, now appropriately named “Gladstone”, tried to get into a resident’s home by way of the back porch/ door. He was in extremely poor shape, with his skin nearly peeling off of his face and abdomen. His fur was patchy, he had open wounds around his body, and his groin area had exposed tissue. Although originally thought to have been caused by another animal, it was determined that it was more a case of extreme neglect and cruelty that led to Gladstone’s physical suffering. Despite his extreme pain, he still remained trusting with humans and was both affectionate and sweet.
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div>Both Animal Control and local police responded to the location and Gladstone was taken to the vet for extensive care. Originally not knowing if he would survive, we are happy to report that Gladstone is slowly recovering and his prognosis is looking much better. His injuries were determined to be a horrific case of mange, as well as scabies (skin mites) that were both so painful and itchy that poor Gladstone nearly mutilated his own skin, attempting to soothe the itching. This led to further infections (both skin and internal), which require additional medication to help control. His recovery will be very slow, but he is in good spirits, knowing that humans are helping him to feel better.
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div>Since mange and mites are contagious to humans, Gladstone has had to remain in veterinary isolation, which is both expensive and long-term. He has been at the vet since April 2, where he had to remain on a 7-day stray hold. After his 7-day stray hold, Gladstone was then placed into the care of Garden State German Shepherd Rescue, a local 501(c)3, where he will continue to receive the treatment that he needs in order to hopefully make a full recovery without any long-term health issues.
</div>

<div><br /><br />
</div>

<div>Garden State German Shepherd Rescue (GSGSR) is a New Jersey based non-profit organization comprised completely of volunteers with a common love and respect for the German Shepherd dog. The organization is solely foster-based, so there is no shelter environment or associated stress. All adoptable German Shepherds go into foster homes until they can find a permanent forever home.
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div>GSGSR is ‘funded’ solely by donations. Gladstone’s ongoing care is estimated to be near $2,000 weekly while in veterinary care (this estimate is without unplanned complications). Gladstone will be receiving daily pain medication and antibiotics, ongoing medicated salves and baths, as well as injections to curb the mange, mites, and infections. He may also need a skin graft if his body cannot heal his deep wounds on its own. The Peapack-Gladstone, Bernards Township, and Basking Ridge communities have stepped up in helping this sweet soul. Together, we hope to give Gladstone the best care and eventually be adopted into a loving local family, where he will never experience such neglect and cruelty again.
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div>We need your help. A nonprofit can easily be bankrupt by a dog with such extensive medical needs. With the community’s help, GSGSR will provide the best care for this affectionate Shepherd. All donations will go towards Gladstone’s current and future medical expenses. Any additional funds secured, above and beyond any of Gladstone’s costs, will go towards helping other German Shepherds in need. Please help us help him. He deserves to know that humanity can heal his wounds, both physically and mentally. He came ‘knocking’ on a resident’s door…..and knew he would be getting the help he needs.
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div>Link to original article: <a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/baskingridge/injured-dog-prompts-animal-cruelty-probe-peapack-gladstone-police" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/baskingridge/injured-dog-prompts-animal-cruelty-probe-peapack-gladstone-police" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://patch.com/new-jersey/baskingridge/injured-dog-prompts-animal-cruelty-probe-peapack-gladstone-police</a></a>
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div>To learn more about GSGSR: <a href="https://www.gsgsr.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.gsgsr.org</a>
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div>If you would like to volunteer to help other German Shepherds in need and work with this amazing local organization, please reach out to us at <a href="https://www.gsgsr.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.gsgsr.org</a> or on Facebook or Instagram. There is always a need for volunteers, foster homes, and more.
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div>A special thanks to Det. Caruso, the Bernards Township PD, Kate and Michelle at Animal Control, and various community members who have supported Gladstone from day 1. There's so many names, so many people, I wish we could name everyone individually. The community support for him is something we love to see, and feel honored being a part of. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. – GSGSR<br /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/64634085_1649723972597758_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" alt="64634085_1649723972597758_r.jpeg" /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/64634085_164972398662563_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" alt="64634085_164972398662563_r.jpeg" />
</div>

Anonymous

April Manning

Beth Bernstein

Mary Fegan

Sara Chila

Shannon DeBartolo

Matthew Capano

Robert Durak

Paul Nilrach

Lisa Snyder

Ava Moskow

Connie Fondaco

Donate to help Gladstone the German Shepherd

Support urgent earthquake relief and past recovery in Venezuela.

Apoya la ayuda urgente tras el terremoto y los esfuerzos de recuperación en Venezuela.

platform

Platform is iOS

Android

Adyen Google Pay Development Audience

$opt_dummy_attribute

English only

Deprecate Stripe Legacy

dyn_template_ids

Adyen V6 Bene Transfer & MyMoney Campaign Organizers - test01

Bene transfer V6 and AdyenV6MyMoney Campaign Organizers - production

OneTrust next-app audience

fundCountryCode

NextDoor Share Option Users

Fundraisers with Reactions feature capability

fundCurrencyCode

US + Non-charity COs Only

locale

fund country is US and user language is English

personId

comms-internal-person-ids

Enhanced Story Experience Users

Suggested Goal Experience Users

user language is English and fund country: US, AU, DK, FI, IE, NO, SE, CA, GB; 

Poster share - new funds eligible (newest 9/18)

Streaming widgets beta user

paymentProcessor

3DS payment method

user language is English and fundCountry: US, AU, DK, FI, IE, NO, SE, CA, GB; 

currencyCode

Money Box Donation List Prompt Experiment Audience

GoFundMe Employees

ipAddress

Mark Rieth IP Address

Version 9.2.0 and above

Fund is in English speaking country

desktop

Android v12.11.0 and above

Platform is Android

paymentMethodType

checkoutType

Payment method type group to be vaulted on success

admin pr kit prod

EUR Donation Upsell

Share Text generation Skip Fundraiser

(prod) new funds eligible for amp12 (UGC gallery)

fintrac_cad_idv_form_v2 audience

paymentProcessorAccountId

fallback mode accounts

proCampaignId

p2p legacy startfundraising page

AMP24 New Funds Only PROD (DO NOT MODIFY)

Eligible for Profile Share Badge

countryCode

charityId

UKCharities

Federated Search Internal Testing

route.pathname community

US Donation Upsell audience 

Auto Thanks Feature Audience

International Only

fundId

braze fundraiser group 

Payment Identity Transfers ATO Risk Check (Targeted) - Production

Fundraiser Saved Payment Method Rate Limit Bypass (Production)

leaderboard-partner-id-audience-givepanel

Version 9.2.1 and above

AUD Donation Upsell audience

fundraiserCountryCode is US/EN

Active Fundraiser - Smart Default Cadence

DAF Internal

Vault on success card payment method

Platform is iOS v11.0.0 and above

Desktop users

Person ids

United States (US) users

allow yuno fundraisers for test

Mexico country code

Posters INTL

NPO Profile Opted-In

iOS at or above 12.4.0

non-US recurring donors

Canada Campaign Owner Group

Fundraiser Without Meta Link

Scheduler payment tester gorup

charityCommunityId

Charities allow to be claimed unclaimed (PRD)

Canada (CA) users

UC Tipping v20250115 International

pymk_production_xplr_fe_team

Android at or above 12.2.0

Profile photo entry point audience

smart goals (fundraiser/manage) on test01

Activity Tracking v1 Beta Testing

start gfm intl allowed locales

Platform is iOS v11.2.0 and above

NPO upsell education category

unclaimed charities

prod_ach_audience

AI Chatbot Audience

amp13 only new funds (prod) (anyword auto)

UC Flow Enabled (Prod)

Payment Identity Beneficiary Verification - Production

shared notification bell audience

Custom users

ach frontend audience

Android v11.0.0 and above

Users Receiving Payments Paused Notifications

smart goals test01

Manage Coach - US English Organizers Only + new funds only

Team EGG - IP Address list

NPO recommendations prod

Fundraiser Without Instagram Deep Link

Native 11.4.0 and above

UC Tipping v20250107

Users Receiving Braze KYC Validation Failed

Native 11.3.0 and above

ai_title_page

anyword

openai

control

manual_entry

userEmail

template_id

userId

fundUrl

isCharityCo

email

appVersion

shouldBucketIntoExperiment

isEligibleForProfileBadge

partnerId

donationCadence

isActiveFundraiser

isPartner

isMobile

npoProfileOptIn

fundIsLinkedWithMeta

hasSessionDonation

categoryGroup

isCampaignOwner

fundHasInstagramDeepLink

Native 11.4.0 and higher

New funds eligible - Video Sharing (PROD)

GB Donation Upsell audience 

Auto Thanks V3 Rollout Audience

Thank you V3 testing whitelist

isRecurringFriendly

Is Recurring Friendly

Excluded funds - Video Sharing

NPO upsell animals category

NPO upsell disaster relief category

Logged In Users

CH Donation Upsell audience

Android v10.6.0 and above

NPO upsell essential needs category

NPO upsell medical category

userCurrencyCode

Localized Currency

NPO upsell cancer category

v11.5.0 and above

testAudience

pathname

Survicate

appVersion is at or above 12.8.0

Non-charity fund

isChallengeFundraiser

challenge-fundraisers

Payment Identity Launch Verification - Production

New funds eligible - Posters v2

CAD Donation Upsell Audience

Braze Email Tester

NPO Profile Opted-Out

iOS App Version

hasKnownDonors

PYMK has donors

iOS v12.3.0 and above

Just $975$ to go! Make an impact.

Donate to help Gladstone the German Shepherd

Just $975 to go!
Make an impact.