PATERSON, N.J. (1010 WINS) — A poodle named "Bear" is fighting for its life after it was thrown from a car in New Jersey over the weekend, according to a local shelter.
The Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge said the dog was emaciated and matted when he was discovered lying in the street "after being discarded like trash."
It appears he suffered "a lifetime of neglect," the shelter wrote on Facebook.
The dog was thrown from a vehicle around 1:30 p.m. Saturday, near 927 Market Street in Paterson, the post added.
The poodle was in the intensive care unit at Oradell Animal Hospital in Paramus as of Sunday morning.
According to the shelter, "Bear" suffered pelvic fractures, skin lesions from road rash, as well as a possible herniated diaphragm.
Doctors also suspected the dog suffered a skull fracture but "Bear" was not yet stable enough for a CT scan to confirm.
Authorities are hoping someone comes forward with information to help them find the person responsible for the animal abuse.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Richard Martinez at 973-881-3640.





