Thousands Fight To Save Va. Dog On Death Row
Thousands are fighting to save the life of a dog named Lady Bear, who is on death row in Nelson County after allegedly biting a neighbor several times.
Lady Bear was picked up by animal control officers on Thanksgiving Day, after the third reported incident. The county says the dog is dangerous, and plans to euthanize her.
"They're saying my dog is vicious and they're gonna kill her," said Glenn Marie Friend, who has been fostering the stray hound for several months.
But Friend said Lady Bear helped her combat post-traumatic stress disorder, and has also helped abused children.
"If my dog is vicious, why can she minister to four-year-olds?" asked Friend.
For now, Lady Bear's euthanasia is on hold while Friend appeals the decision with the Virginia Supreme Court. More than 4,000 people have signed an online petition to save the dog's life. A judge ruled last month that Lady Bear should remain at Nelson County Animal Control, since Friend was never her legal owner.
Nelson County is not commenting on the case because of the pending litigation.
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