Dog Saved After Being Stuck on Cliff
Hopatcong police are still hoping to get in touch with owner as no collar was found.
A dog is safe and waiting to be picked up by its owner after a Hopatcong Animal Control officer saved the dog from falling off a cliff on Saturday, according to Hopatcong Police Lt. Thomas Kmetz.
Police are unsure of who the dog, a Cattle dog mix, belongs to as it was not found with a collar or dog tags.
According to Kmetz, officers responded to a report of a dog stuck on a cliff on Daydream Lane that was apparently howling all night. Police found the dog to be on a small ledge between 75 and 100 feet up the face of the rock.
An officer attempted to reach the dog but was unable and called Animal Control Officer Dale Sloat to respond. When Sloat arrived, he tied rope to a tree and around his waist before climbing down the cliff to grab the dog with a noose. He was able to capture the dog, but it then got away.
The dog was found on Sunday on a dock on Pitney Road and brought to the Hopatcong Pound. Police said Friday the dog remains in the pound until the owner comes forward.
Anyone who thinks the dog may be theirs should contact Sloat at 973-398-5000.
Dale Sloat
3:30 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
Just another fun day!
Red
3:30 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
Dale - You are amazing!!!!!! Bless you!!
Alice Jameson
3:30 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
Excellent work, Mr. Sloat! You’ve yet again proven yourself a true friend to Hopatcong’s animals.
The Watcher
10:28 am on Saturday, December 22, 2012
It's a tough job and we're glad Dale Sloat is doing it ! The mayor and council should give him a raise ! Thank You Dale, we pray the dog makes it home in time for the holidays.
Emily
10:28 am on Saturday, December 22, 2012
Dale, you never cease to amaze me. your always there when needed. We are very lucky to have you.
TeddyBear913
10:28 am on Saturday, December 22, 2012
I listened to this on my scanner & cried praying the little guy would be safe until Dale got there. I was going to go to the scene myself to help before Dale could get there, but being the amazing man Dale is, he got there as I was getting my boots on. Thank you to the residents who called, the Officers that tried to reach this sweet boy & especially Dale for retrieving this boy, safe & sound.
Koren Böstrom
10:28 am on Saturday, December 22, 2012
Great job Dake!! Does the dog by any chance answer to "Harley"? Looks like a neighbor's dog.
Judy Caruso
10:13 am on Sunday, December 23, 2012
You're a good man Dale!!! Thank you for all you do and merry Christmas!!!!!
Judy
10:13 am on Sunday, December 23, 2012
Thank you Dale!
Rich Smith
10:50 am on Monday, December 24, 2012
Again, nice job Dale. What a guy! You know, they are looking for a “Hopatcong Person of the Year.” Don’t know if Dale fits all of the requirements about having the most influence on the news but he sure is an outstanding person. Check out those pictures, that is a “daring rescue”.
S. Coventry
10:50 am on Monday, December 24, 2012
Thank you Dale you are truly a Blessing to our community and to all the "critters". Doesn't seem quite enough just to say thank you, because you always go above and beyond to help those in need. Have a very Merry Christmas !