Kisha Curtis, the woman accused of abusing 'Patrick the Dog' has been offered a plea deal. The offer came during a brief court appearance in Newark today.Details of the plea deal were not released. Curtis is charged with one count of fourth degree animal cruelty for allegedly abandoning the dog.

Patrick was close to death when he was found at the bottom of a trash shoot last March. Curtis could say yes or no to the offer when she's back in court next month.

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