A couple of months ago, a large number of animal welfare advocates from around the country became aware, and upset, that three dogs named Dusty, Reilly and Monroe, were sentenced to death.
The dogs were among several that were rescued from an alleged dog fighting ring in Michigan, was said to have failed his behavioral evaluation and was slated to be killed.
However, the video footage of Dusty's evaluation was made public -- and, upon watching the video, it was pretty much everyone's opinion that Dusty performed admirably.
Last week, the Monroe County Judge overturned the decision toe euthanize the dogs and that the dogs do not pose a threat to public safety.
This is a huge win for the dogs, and win over failed behavior evaluations. Congrats to the folks in Michigan who fought so hard for the dogs and I"m hopeful that the Buster Foundation can get custody of the dogs soon.
Great news - thanks for letting us know.
Posted by: YesBiscuit! | October 28, 2011 at 08:22 AM
Thanks for this update, I was just wondering about this case this week.
Posted by: Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell | October 28, 2011 at 08:24 AM
Fantastic!
Posted by: Valerie | October 28, 2011 at 02:07 PM
Thank God some judges don't drink the Kool-aid. I hope this is a beginning of clearer thinking on animal behavior.
Posted by: Larkinvonalt | October 28, 2011 at 02:34 PM
Yes! I've thought about Dusty many times since signing the petition. Thank goodness for the Internet in cases like this and Lennox.
Posted by: Jennifer Brighton | October 28, 2011 at 03:06 PM
That's great news. I just watched the video (as linked) and, gee, that dog is guilty of being a goose but that's about it. So glad that she has another chance.
Posted by: Tegan | October 28, 2011 at 03:47 PM
I've been wondering about these dogs! Michigan can be a very unfriendly state for the animals. Glad these three will have a chance for a good, long life!
Score one for the good guys!
Posted by: db | October 29, 2011 at 08:57 AM
Great news!!! Thanks so much for the follow up on Dusty!
Posted by: Di | October 31, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Does anyone have any follow up on what is going on with the "expert" that evaled these dogs? Something fishy was going on...this woman *was* highly respected.
Posted by: MichelleD | October 31, 2011 at 06:25 PM
Just saw a post on Buster Foundations FB wall -- they have ALL FOUR dogs (including the three who "failed" their evaluations) in their possession now!!
Posted by: Lori S. | November 23, 2011 at 07:42 PM
Get real lady. This dog wouldn't hurt a flea. Look at the happy face and the joy just wanting to be someones pet and be loved and given some attention. This woman has about as much compassion as a pint of cold piss in hell! What would she do if she was elvaluating her grand child, kill it too? They need to get rid of her and their stupid test. Replace it with someone who's interest is for the dog. As far as that stupid test goes it needs to be revised or BURNT!
Posted by: Donald L. Albers | December 02, 2011 at 11:17 AM