Pit Bull Left For Dead In Frigid Temperatures Adopted By Local Cop

PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The pit bull left outside the Parsippany Animal Shelter leashed to a pole in 23-degree temperatures has a new home Wednesday.

Morris Plains Police Officer Nicholas Grewahr stepped forward and adopted the pit bull, Parsippany police announced.

On Jan. 18, Parsippany Police Officer J. Williams found the dog tied to the fence outside the building on Beverwyck Road. It was determined the dog was left there between 9 and 10 a.m., and by the time police found him, his bowl of water was already frozen.

Officer Williams put the pit bull inside his patrol car until Animal Control officers arrived to properly care for the animal.

Not even three weeks later the pup has a new home.

Pictured: Animal Control Officer Mooney, Parsippany Police Officer J. Williams, Morris Plains Police Officer N. Grawehr, Animal Control Officer Kopshaw. Photo Courtesy Parsippany Police