Top Animal Stories of 2012

Patrick the Pit Bull Makes a Miracle Comeback: Patrick the pit bull has come a long way from the 19-pound shell of a dog he was when he was found emaciated in a Newark trash chute March 16, 2011. Now a healthy 51 pounds, the dog that gained nationwide attention and sparked a movement against animal cruelty is happy in his Monmouth County home. His saga became a national story as concerned dog lovers everywhere rallied around the abandoned pup.

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Top Animal Stories of 2012

From alligators to lost peacocks, loose zebras, screeching seagulls and one miraculous pit bull, here are the top local animal stories of 2012.

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