Cranston Detective Gives Abused Bulldog Second Chance at Life

CRANSTON, RI—An American bulldog that spent the first five years of his life imprisoned in a small crate is getting a second chance at life thanks to the efforts of a Cranston detective and a nonprofit that helps rescue bulldogs.

Det. Paula Duffy has rescued many animals from abusive situations. This bulldog, Clyde, is an especially gentle creature—the “sweetest gentle giant that I have ever met,” Duffy said.

But spending so much time in a crate in the basement of an abusive home has left Clyde in rough shape. The wretched conditions left him unable to stand up and the dog is in need of expensive surgery, Duffy said.

“Due to his injuries, Clyde was a risk for being put to sleep,” according to Shannon Neves, who set up a GoFundMe page to help pay for Clyde's expenses.

American Bulldog Rescue has agreed to help save his life on condition that he gets a safe foster home.

That home belongs to none other than Duffy, who has decided to open up door and heart for the dog, promising to care for him after his surgery.

If you would be interested in donating to this cause,visit the GoFundMe page. All proceeds will be given to the American Bulldog Rescue for Clyde's care. For more about American Bulldog Rescue, visit:

http://americanbulldogrescue.org/

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