Pit Bull found injured in nativity scene gets new home

Dog found in manger
Published: Feb. 16, 2014 at 4:48 AM EST
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Gabriel in the nativity scene in December
Gabriel in the nativity scene in December
Photo from the Recycled Pet Project
Photo from the Recycled Pet Project
Photo from the Recycled Pet Project
Photo from the Recycled Pet Project

Remember Gabriel? Days before Christmas, the pit bull was found injured and sleeping inside a Village of Glendale Nativity Scene.

The Cincinnati Pit Crew announced today that Gabriel has fully recuperated and found a new home. After undergoing medical treatment for an injured leg, mouth and several surface wounds from being exposed to the elements, Gabriel is fully healed and looks like a new dog.

"Gabriel has recuperated and blossomed into a sweet and loving young man," a release from the Cincinnati Pit Crew said. The Cincinnati Pit Crew, a foster agency for abused and unwanted pit bulls, has been overseeing Gabriel's care since he was found in December.

People from around the Tri-State who were touched by Gabriel's story contributed funds for his veterinary care.

Gabriel met his new family on Saturday at the My Furry Valentine city-wide adoption event in West Chester. His adoption was finalized in a ceremony at the Pit Crew's booth.

My Furry Valentine is the region's largest pet adoption event. It is held Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Flexi USA in West Chester.

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