Puppy Recovering After Being Thrown From Car

A three-month-old pit bull is nursing injuries after being thrown from a car on New York's Long Island. The prognosis for Joey appears good.

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9 months ago

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Lifestyle, Pets, US

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United States

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United States of America, New York

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A three-month-old pit bull is nursing injuries after being thrown from a car on New York's Long Island. The prognosis for 'Joey' appears good. (Aug. 15) [Notes:WABC-TV] [Notes:West Islip, New York] JOEY IS A THREE-MONTH OLD PIT BULL WHO IS IN PAIN ... THREE FRACTURED VERTEBRAE IN HIS NECK HAVE HIM STILL ... RECOVERING AT THIS ANIMAL HOSPITAL ON NEW YORK'S LONG ISLAND ... AFTER SOMEONE THREW HIM OUT OF A MOVING CAR. [Notes:Lynda Loudon/Veterinarian] SOT: He had chest trauma from hitting the ground, bruising on his lungs, severe shock ... NOW VETS ARE TRYING TO HELP ... SOT: ... bandage changes, changes in his cathader. He's a good boy. POLICE SAY SOMEONE SAW A BLACK PLASTIC BAG FLY OUT OF A CAR ON THIS ROAD ... AND CALLED AUTHORITIES. IN JOEY'S CASE ... A RECOVERY SEEMS LIKELY. BUT VETS SAY THE PUPPY MAY NEED A WHEELCHAIR FOR HIS FRONT LEGS. LEE POWELL, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (****END****) ANCHOR VOICE: ------------------------- VIDEO PRODUCER: --------------------------- VIDEO SOURCE: WABC-TV ----------------------- VIDEO APPROVAL: ---------------------------- VIDEO RESTRICTIONS: ---------------------------------- MARKET EMBARGO (S): -------------------------------- SCRIPT/WIRE SOURCE: WABC script - wsPuppyTossedNY