ARLINGTON, Va. (WJLA) – A Virginia female who cultivates dogs is defending among her fosters to live.
Rachel Manu said her foster dog safeguarded himself and secured her from another dog, and now the dog might be euthanized.
The foster dog, Marley, might be euthanized next week.
“The poor baby just wants to be loved. And I think she got into protective mode when that provocation occurred,” Manu said.
Right now, Marley remains in a 10-day bite quarantine after an occurrence. Manu said she was taking her for a walk when another dog, which was utilized and leashed, escaped its owner and ran over to them barking.
“I bent down to grab the other dog’s leash to pull her away, and that’s when Marley was able to get around me and grab the other dog,” Manu said. “I understand that Marley did go from zero to 60 real fast, but I also feel she wasn’t the initial aggressor in this situation, and she should be given a chance for rehabilitation.”
Over the weekend, she published a plea on Instagram for individuals to save Marley, consisting of other shelters or long-term houses with land to stroll.
There has actually been rather a reaction, with more than 1,000 individuals signing a petition to save Marley from being put down.
But regardless of that, Manu said the shelter informed her Marley might not be embraced.
“I was very straightly told that she is unadoptable,” Manu said. “They say they are not interested in releasing her to any rescues.”
WJLA connected to the shelter, The Humane Rescue Alliance in D.C., who said that Marley’s bite might have killed the other dog.
Still, they said the choice has actually not been made.
“I’m feeling like it’s the response from the public because when I even spoke with the woman yesterday evening it was very much like, this was happening, and she’s sorry that it’s happening, but it’s happening,” Manu said.
The shelter says there was a miscommunication which choices are still being thought about.
But there is still a possibility Marley might be euthanized in a matter of days.
“I understand the shelter’s concern for public safety, but I also think as animal advocates they should be trying to give Marley the chance that she deserves to live in a home where she can be safe and happy and loved,” Manu said.
There’s no word yet on when the decision about Marley’s fate will be made.
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