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Puppy Rescuer To Be Cited By Red Cross

Earlier this summer, when news spread of how Rachel Dean had rescued a pit bull after his jaw was almost completely torn off, support for the puppy poured in from all over. Rachel said she didn’t expect any sort of recognition for her actions. But, the Red Cross thought otherwise.

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Rockford Recovering From Jaw Surgery – Looking Forward To Eating Solid Food

Rockford wearing the coneThe injured pit bull puppy recently underwent five and a half hours of surgery to have his severed jaw repaired. The man who allegedly injured the puppy is facing a felony charge of aggravated animal cruelty. Meanwhile, Rockford is taking it easy, hanging out at Absolute Auto and Audio in Fulton with his new family and saying “thank you” to all the supporters and well-wishers who stop in to greet him.

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Injured Puppy To Have Its Jaw Surgically Repaired

Rockford spent the holiday weekend with his legal guardian, Rachel  Dean.

Vets today will surgically repair the  jaw  of the pit bull puppy surrendered recently to employees at Absolute Auto and Audio in Fulton by a customer. “The jaw was literally hanging from the dog’s head; only held on by skin and some tissue. The bones were completely severed off the dog,” according to its rescuers.

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Donations Pour In For Pit Bull

The injured puppy was surrendered to Rachel Dean at Absolute Auto in Fulton. “When the vet told me that he could save him, I said, Go for it!’” Rachel said. “They put him on a special diet to get his weight up because he was malnourished. The vet put a muzzle on his jaw; we hope that it heals back together.”  If not, Rockford will be transported to Cornell for surgery that could cost as much as $5,000.

Anyone wishing to contribute to Rockford’s recovery may do so at Fruit Valley Vet Clinic, 7100 Route 104, Oswego.

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