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Owner Fails to Turn in Dog after Court Order

by KREX News Room
by John Dias

Story Created: Feb 22, 2013 at 1:52 PM MDT

Story Updated: Feb 22, 2013 at 3:20 PM MDT

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.-Montrose authorities are trying to find a veteran's dog after it was ordered to be euthanized following an attack.

According to one of Dutch's certified professional trainers, his owner, Jeremiah Aguilar, reportedly never turned in Dutch to Montrose Animal Control after a court order last week.

News Channel 5 reached out to Aguilar's attorney, who declined to comment on the whereabouts of the dog, but did say they plan on pursuing the appeal, which has a deadline set for next Thursday..

Aguilar left his dog in the care of it's former owner while he was out. Animal Control officers say a female in the home attempted to break up a fight between Dutch and another dog when Dutch bit her.

However, Aguilar says the woman severely beat Dutch before the attack. NewsChannel 5 will continue to provide updates as they become available.

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A Cop said on Friday, Feb 22 at 2:42 PM

GOOD ! New info I was unaware of the woman Dutch bit was his former owner, that just proves more to me that Dutch was beaten by her and he was reacting in self defense/protection. The Judge needs to hold his order and the ACO nedds to be let go from his position.

HP said on Friday, Feb 22 at 4:13 PM

When an animal is wounded, they are KNOWN to bite. This animal had just been in a fight, had been pummeled by this woman to stop the fight, then immediately she tries to tend to the wound. That is just stupid. Unless the animal is bleeding to death, you separate them, let them calm down, then treat any wounds. I would never turn my animals over either.

Good Boy said on Friday, Feb 22 at 4:27 PM

Run Dutch, Run!

Good Boy said on Friday, Feb 22 at 4:45 PM

Run Dutch, Run!

Guest said on Friday, Feb 22 at 4:58 PM

If a judge ordered my dog put down the story would be how the dog ran away. Reality would be my dog being well cared for out of state and me ready to do jail or fines to save him.

Spanky said on Friday, Feb 22 at 5:57 PM

It doesn't need to be out of state. I know I'm among good company when I say dozens of households around the Grand Valley would be willing to take Dutch in and allow Mr. Aguilar as much visitation as he likes! Thank Heaven Dutch was able to "escape," though. Dogs just have a sixth sense sometimes.

Kat said on Friday, Feb 22 at 7:12 PM

Made my day to read this!

RN said on Friday, Feb 22 at 7:49 PM

I know all parties. This story is very sad all the way around. That being said the dog did not just bite the girl. He hospitalized her with multiple wounds and finger having to have surgery. Knowing both parties i know for a fact the dog was not serverally beat. And yes the girl acknowledges that she should have not got in between a dog fight but she didnt want the other dog to get killed.So before everyone puts down the girl , please get your facts straight. I know if this dog would have killed her everyone of you haters would be singing a different tune. Also I find it wrong to explote the fact the owner is a veteran. It has no bearing on the story. Another fact the victim and the dog owner are family. Again this story is sad all around and I feel the judge did the best he could to protect future victims .

Anonymous said on Friday, Feb 22 at 7:59 PM

Hey RN, it is real easy to sit out there anonymously And make statements that you cannot support. How do you counter the vets report on the condition of Dutch which said he was beaten?

RN said on Friday, Feb 22 at 9:00 PM

All my statements are fact . Like I said I know all parties involved. The judge agrees. I also know exactly what the vet report says. So you better check your facts. Again sad story all the way around.

Kat said on Friday, Feb 22 at 9:09 PM

I don't believe he's exploiting the fact he's a veteran. He served this country during combat, and there is a price to pay for that. The dog helps him get through the day. She made a grave mistake. I do feel bad she was bitten, but it was her own fault. Jeremy, and Dutch shouldn't have to pay for her stupidity.

Some Family said on Saturday, Feb 23 at 1:55 AM

Hey RN, one of your hang-ups is that this law action is between family members? Why couldn't she keep it in the family and out of the hands of the cops and the know-nothing silk-stocking powdered wiggers? With a woman in his family like that, who needs suicide bombers? He was safer in Iraq.

Roxanne said on Saturday, Feb 23 at 2:03 PM

RN- Yes it's sad all the way around, however killing Dutch is not the answer. For you to say this dog would have killed her is over the top; if he had intended that it would have happened...if you believe what you wrote why in the world didn't you insist she not watch the dog. Yes sad but as said before no reason to kill the dog. By the way I did read the vet report and she admitts "hitting" the dog.

Bill said on Saturday, Feb 23 at 2:20 PM

RN is just a sick person with nothing to do but post fictitious blogs. He or She has not written a single word that would prove they were who they were. Anyone can make those statements. Put up or shut up.

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