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3-legged dog wins 1st place in NYC shelter contest

Sat Feb 13, 2010 12:01 AM EST
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<p>In this photo released by the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), "Prince," a three legged pitbull mix is shown at the ASPCA's talent competition for shelter dogs, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 in New York. Prince, who lost one leg and had a pin inserted in the other after being hit by a car, didn't let his handicap hold him back. Prince claimed first place in the competition by catching three baseballs with his jaws. Prince and the other eight dogs in the competition are available for adoption at the ASPCA in Manhattan. (AP Photo/ASPCA, Robin Fostel) NO SALES</p>

In this photo released by the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), "Prince," a three legged pitbull mix is shown at the ASPCA's talent competition for shelter dogs, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 in New York. Prince, who lost one leg and had a pin inserted in the other after being hit by a car, didn't let his handicap hold him back. Prince claimed first place in the competition by catching three baseballs with his jaws. Prince and the other eight dogs in the competition are available for adoption at the ASPCA in Manhattan. (AP Photo/ASPCA, Robin Fostel) NO SALES

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NEW YORK — A three-legged pitbull mix that played in a game of doggie baseball has won "Best in Show" at a talent competition held by one of New York City's largest animal shelters.

Nine dogs competed in Friday's contest at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. But it was Prince who impressed the judging panel the most with his feat of catching three baseballs.

The nearly 2-year-old dog lost one of his legs and had a pin inserted in another after being struck by a car.

The ASPCA's senior vice president of the adoption center says Prince's disability doesn't hold him back.

Gail Buchwald says he "struts his stuff like a winner."

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Britlassy

Absolutely Splendid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wish I could adopt each and every unwanted critter... just to show them what it is to be loved!!!

Great story!

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Reply#1 - Sat Feb 13, 2010 12:58 AM EST
Piletre

Great story! Thanks for sharing..

  • 1 vote
Reply#2 - Sat Feb 13, 2010 1:32 AM EST
Kareem in my Coffee

Im with you Brit........I want to adopt every dog/cat on earth. Sam Simon (Simpsons writer) actually does this. He has tons of land (of course), adopts tons of animals and has them trained as service dogs. His life is filled with helping stray/unwanted animals. I am a true fan of his.

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Reply#3 - Sat Feb 13, 2010 7:14 AM EST
Britlassy

I didn't know that Kareem..... well done of him, and I would love to have the space to save God's Glorious Critters that do not ever judge, and ask nothing but love and care from the human race.

  • 1 vote
Reply#4 - Sun Feb 14, 2010 1:11 AM EST
ralphie-311535

I would urge everyone wanting a dog to adopt, do not buy from pet stores. I have always owned rescue dogs and they are the best. Pet stores buy from puppy mills, if you must buy from pet stores, first investigate where they get their dogs. Puppy mills are growing across the country and they are an abomination, neglect and cruelty reigns. My three rescues are such a joy and so good. Most of these animals in shelters are abused, abandoned or neglected. Their behavior problems arise, not from them, but from the stupidity of humans and they CAN be turned around.

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Reply#5 - Mon Feb 15, 2010 9:06 AM EST
Britlassy

Here Here..... Everything that Ralphie said ....... X a zillion....

Splendid comment!!!

    Reply#6 - Tue Feb 16, 2010 12:18 AM EST
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