The Truth Behind "Dutch the Dog"
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KREX News Room
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Cori Coffin
Story Created:
Feb 13, 2013 at 12:21 AM MDT
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Feb 13, 2013 at 9:03 PM MDT
MONTROSE, Colo. - More than 21,000 likes on Facebook and hundreds of articles. Almost 250,000 people have signed the petition to save Dutch the service dog.
On Thursday, Dutch's owner, veteran Jeremy Aguilar, could be ordered to turn him over to Montrose to be euthanized.
"I'll fight until they have to come take him from me," said Aguilar, when asked about this possibility.
The case has gone viral and conflicting reports are leaving a mess for officials to clean up.
"Hundreds of emails and telephone calls..." recalled Mike Duncan, Animal Services Supervisor for the Montrose Police Department.
"Someone said this, someone said that. And then they changed it to this, and then they changed it to that..." said Jared Bolhuis, the co-executive director for Welcome Home Montrose.
The veteran's organization has been advocating for Aguilar's needs as a veteran. They believe that includes having Dutch by his side, despite what happened Nov. 14, 2012.
That day, Aguilar left Dutch with his brother while on an overnight trip to take family to the airport.
"We live in the same house together ... I didn't think an incident like this would happen," explained Aguilar.
His brother's fiance heard their dog fighting with Dutch in the back yard and went outside to break up the fight.
"It wasn't the first time that these two dogs had had a scuffle. So, she was just expecting that she would go out and separate them again," said Duncan.
The woman (whose identity isn't being released due to threats against her) told officials that it took several hits with her hands, as well as with a tiki torch pole, to finally separate the dogs.
Once inside, she says that while attempting to administer aid to Dutch, the dog attacked her.
She sustained a bite wound to her thigh and one to her buttock. While she attempted to free Dutch's mouth from her leg, officials say Dutch bit down harder, severing an artery in the woman's finger and causing a compound fracture.
Officials say her injuries total $24,000.
But Aguilar explained to the court that Dutch only turned on the woman after he was beaten by her. He argues that the woman punched Dutch in the face several times. In addition, the pole used during the incident was bloodied and contained dog hair.
A veterinarian assessment of Dutch after the incident reads:
"Face swollen like he was hit. Extensive ST trauma on left side of face. Swelling extends from nose up to eye and base of ear. Some dried blood noted on dog's fur but no wounds apparent in mouth or on face/body."
"Note - dog was extremely well-mannered and sweet in exam room. He did not require restraint during his exam, even when his abdomen, testicles and swollen face were palpated."
After the attack, Aguilar has spent the past few months getting Dutch certified as a service dog.
"People may think it's just a dog. It's not. It's his battle buddy. It's someone who's helped him acclimate to civilian life," explained Bolhuis.
"He's well-mannered and well-behaved. He's a great family dog, great around children," added Aguilar.
"I pretended to beat him with a water bottle. Still nothing. If anything he wanted to get away from me and hide behind the owner," said James Kohout during a final professional examination of Dutch's demeanor on Tuesday in Grand Junction.
Kahout is a Certified Professional Trainer for Canine Manners. He specializes in aggression and temperament in dogs.
But Montrose Animal Services is concerned that the attack could happen again.
Duncan explained to NewsChannel 5 that despite how a dog acts 99 percent of the time, there is still a chance that something can set the animal off.
Those possibilities are called temperament triggers. City officials don't think taking that chance for Dutch to possibly hurt someone again in the future is a responsible decision.
"I have been in this job for 15 years because I love to care for animals and protect them. But my job also includes protecting the public and I also take that very seriously," Duncan said.
The circumstances have led Duncan to make the unpopular recommendation that the city euthanize Dutch.
"It's one of the worst cases as far as severity and aggression to the victim [that I've seen] ... The victim was not only bitten and attacked once, but the large dog continued to pursue her even after she had isolated herself into a bedroom," he said.
It's a decision Duncan doesn't take lightly. Montrose Animal Services is a no-kill facility and considers all alternate routes before recommending euthanasia.
Aguilar hopes the court will opt for a different path after evidence is presented on behalf of Dutch's demeanor and public interaction.
"I hope that he gets a chance to be admitted into a rehabilitation program, to get to live a long life, because I need him as much as he needs me," said Aguilar.
Just as professionals are stepping forward on behalf of Dutch, Montrose city officials also want the public to know that the woman attacked is of strong character. They say she is an upstanding citizen in the community, having a difficult time dealing with all of this.
Aguilar added that he hopes the family can mend the rift caused by this unfortunate incident. It was the city's decision to press charges against Aguilar, who could also be facing jail time and monetary fines in the case.
The police report and documentation of the woman's injuries have been sealed by the Montrose Police Department due to the sensitivity of the case.
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Alex said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 4:54 AM
A hockey stick or a Tiki torch stick? News shows a hockey stick in the pic which would promote massive bruising etc. Was the lady a vet to try to treat the dog ? Alot of dog bites occur when owners etc try to break up a dog fight. A dog will even bite an owner out of a pain reaction we all know that. Sorry not the dogs fault.
Anonymous said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 9:23 AM
Put it down. It has attacked somebody and will do so again.
Persona non Grata said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 10:03 AM
If you watch the video at about 1:16 you can see how viscious this creature is, he is trying to bite that guy's face off. Of course I am kidding, they better not put this sweet pooch down. Any dog would bite someone if they were being beat with a stick. I can go home and beat my 10 pound dachshund with a stick and im sure he would bite me. Its a reaction to the attack, not that the creature is dangerous. Save this puppy, he deserves to live. Anybody that beats a dog with a stick deserves to be bitten IMO. On top of that, you arent supposed to try and pry dogs apart when fighting, it only causes more trauma.
Tiffany said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 10:14 AM
He is such a sweet baby and means so much to his owner!! He that woman should not have beat him him! If anything, SHE deserves to go to jail for animal abuse!
Mary Blayton said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 10:14 AM
I see "anonymous" is too chicken to use their name! I would attack somebody too, if they beat me with ANYTHING, and would do it again, if the same circumstances arose! LEAVE THE DOG ALONE!!!!
Mary Blayton said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 10:17 AM
Or in another vein, perhaps we need to "put down" all these thugs, and wife beaters that attack with NO provocation!
Blaire said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 10:17 AM
Are you all idiots, he was acting in self defense. put him down? how about i put that women down for beating dutch in the first place. Hes a living being and if someone was beating me with a pole id attack back instinctually, just because we as humans have the power to kill, doesnt mean we should kill a dog that cant speak for himself, we should punish the woman for animal cruelty, for actually beating the dog. that woman deserves to be in prison.
Barb said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 10:20 AM
Ok Anonymous.... with that logic, the lady (and I use that term loosely) should be put down. She viciously attacked, and with a weapon, so she will do so again. Save your dimes and whining for that plastectomy you require.... your head is so far up there, you're going to need that window to see through all that brown.
Anonymous said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 10:22 AM
The dog reacted to being hurt, period. Upstanding citizen or not, she obviously beat the dog. If she was trying to attend to Dutch's wounds why did he react by biting her? He didn't bite the vet who tended to him. To many questions and no witnesses to make a steadfast decision on euthanasia.
Jan said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 10:25 AM
First, if there had been a previous incident between Dutch and this womans dog why on earth would she have left them together, that was totally irresponsible on her part. Secondly, I can't imagine anyone, human or animal, that won't eventually defend themselves when being abused. For the authorities to say that "despite how a dog acts 99 percent of the time, there is still a chance that something can set the animal off" holds true for any dog not just Dutch. It's time to start looking at the total facts of the situation and put the blame where it belongs and that's not on Dutch.
Terrie said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 10:27 AM
It isn't a hockey stick, it is a bent metal pole. Anyone, let alone a dog, will react to being beaten with a pole!
Helen said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 10:27 AM
If she knew of a on going *scuffles* between the two dogs why on earth would she have put them two together again, that is asking for trouble. She could have simply removed the other dog from the back yard to allow Dutch to go outside in safety. She is to blame for this, not Dutch. He only acted out in fear of more beating, it is in every living creatures instinct including our own to defend our selves. People get off murder charges for self defense why can't a dog get off just for defending itself. Where is the justice for Dutch! Why wasn't this woman have dog fighting charges and animal abuse charges? She knew the dogs would fight you put them together knowing they would fight there for you purposely caused 2 dogs to fight, she should be charged with that and animal abuse for beating the dog which was her own fault for allowing them together. There are other ways to coexist by keeping them separated and taking turns. So not fair to Dutch! Owner/Dog sitter negligence. Save Dutch!
Mary said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 10:28 AM
You know, humans do much more damage to each other on a daily basis, yet we don't automatically go to "putting them down." I know it's different...but this is a living being we are talking about! The situation is far too complicated to go straight to euthanizing him. He can be labeled a high risk dog, can have certain constraints place, and can be given another chance! A dog that size could have done much worse damage to that woman, he didn't. We are so quick to kill these animals, imagine if the same were true for humans? At least most humans get a second chance.
Debbie Lew said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 10:31 AM
Duncan may have been on the job 15 yrs. but he's an idiot. 99% of the time the dog is fine but there are temperment triggers??? Seriously, every dog has a temperment trigger and every dog will bite given the right circumstances. I've broken up dog fights with alpha males before in my GS rescue and been bit in the 'heat' of the moment, because I grabbed the dog the wrong way or got my hands in too close, now they get a hose of water or bucket of water dumped on them to break it up. Hitting & Screaming at them only escalates the fight and ups your risk for getting bit. I know many people over the yrs. bit when breaking up a fight with their own dogs, simply put, they did not know how to break up a dog fight. In their escalated emotional state and adrenaline rush they try to break it up the wrong way, I know, I've been there and done it the wrong way. Now I know how to break up dog fights multiple ways, It should not cost this dog his life because of her mistakes.
Ellen said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 10:32 AM
"Duncan explained to NewsChannel 5 that despite how a dog acts 99 percent of the time, there is still a chance that something can set the animal off." If THIS is the case, then all people should be put down too - after all, no matter how we act 99% of the time, there's always that chance we could snap.... She beat the dog, and he probably thought she was going to hurt him again. If the dogs had scuffled before they shouldn't have been put out together. To put a good dog down for a HUMAN'S irresponsibility is ridiculous. Give the guy his dog back and go find some REAL news to report on.
Jessica said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 10:34 AM
Does anyone not understand that these are animals. Just as a person could be a serial killer, or a child rapist, an animal can bite at any time. They don't have our level of comprehension when it comes to right and wrong. Yea, it could happen again, but why do we give people the three strikes and you're out and not the animals? Don't put him down. When will animal rights become better in this city? Rehabilitation is what he needs to go through, not the gas chamber.
Katrina said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 10:35 AM
I love how they keep insisting that Dutch continued trying to pursue her after she went into the bedroom. Based on what, exactly? All we have is her word about what transpired here and I don't care how "upstanding" they claim she is, her story simply does not add up. Dutch has proven himself time and time and time again. Let's hope the court will see that and do the right thing.
Tru said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 10:40 AM
My mom got bit on the finger when she broke up a fight between my dog and his son (he was full grown and hadn't seen my dog in a long time)...she didn't EVEN say anything about wanting either dog put down or even punished...she knew that this could happen. These were small dogs too. I've read that it's better to spray dogs with a water hose that are fighting to break them up, than getting in the middle of them. Wished she had taken that approach...then none of these would have happened.
A Cop said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 10:41 AM
I hate Pitts or any mix of them but I have encountered hundreds of these type dogs in my career and not all are bad. Something is wrong with this event. Sounds to me like the "victim" beat the dog and the dog was fearful again. This dog need not be euthanized.
ericka morales said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 10:42 AM
wow the way i see it humans can kill other humans viciously and be spared the death penalty but let a poor animal try to defend its self and bite someone people wanna label it aggressive and dangerous and should be put to death... wow there is so much wrong in this world you know just as much as GOD loves the Human race and forgives HE also loves him Animals and understands them.
Debbie Lew said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 10:43 AM
She is suppose to be a woman of strong character and upstanding citizen and if that is the case she will see she made serious mistakes in handling the dogs. If previous scuffles occured why on earth would you set these dogs up for failure??? With 15 GS's here on my farm and 4 of them being my own, my own Alpha GS highly socialized and extremely well trained won't tolerate another dominate male trying to usurp his authority here, yet we save other alpha males, we don't set them up for failure to put them together. The issue is likely with the other dog there feeling the threat of Dutch a unneutered male, and if the other dog in the house is a male undersocialized, not trained, has dominance issues, why on earth would you put them together??? This has stupid all over it.
Brenda Neidig said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 10:45 AM
UNBELIEVABLE!! If someone beat you in the face, wouldn’t you react??? Would you like to be euthanized, also??? PLEASE, he does not DESERVE this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That lady… NOT a lady, DESERVED what she got!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sandy said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 10:47 AM
I would like to know, what official training Mr. Duncan has that qualifies him to make such a decision, other than running the local dog pound for an extended length of time? Does his qualifications rival those of the well known, highly respected trainers, that have worked with this dog, and, come out in support of Dutch?? I would hope that Mr. Duncan would step back, and, bow to the judgement of EXPERTS!!
Anonymous said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 10:48 AM
I've had my 60lbs lab and my 60 lbs boxer fight each other and I would have never punch one or both in the face during the fight. They would have bit my hand. So if that is what she is claiming it sounds fishy to me.
rebecca ferrell said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 10:48 AM
he was defending his self, i do not blame the dog! he is a service dog for an american HERO, he served this country so we can be free, and people want to take his dog? let him keep him! the dog as had tests and treatment and everyone says he is very loving and gentle! why let 1 person change the views of that? let him live a happy life with people who wont beat him. i hope Dutch gets the justice he deserves, if he had been any other breed this wouldnt be happening in the first place! but because of the way he looks people want to judge him!? what is America comming to, what happened to our rights as American citizens? and you better believe if someone beat my dog, a dog bite would be the least of their worries!!!!
Melody said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 10:49 AM
Put it this way, If a person attacks someone he will do it again and again and no one puts them down so why not him him a chance any one who is been beaten will react like Dutch did, he was just protecting himself. Animals have feelings that is something many people dont understand and never will.
Destiny said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 10:49 AM
I have lived with big dogs all my life, pitbulls and rottweilers. When you have a dog, it means you are agreeing to the responibility of being a good dog owner who cares about animals. You learn what you can and cannot do with a dog and what to do in certain cercumstances. She, as a dog owner, should have done the right things instead of what happened. Im not saying she should go to prison, but...she does need to right her wrongs. She does need to accept that its her fault for letting it happened. And for making it worse. If your so determined to put this GREAT dog down...then you have no right to be a dog owner period. You have a brain...use it and respect whats right. It says the city is pressing charges an making exuses to make everything go through AFTER seeing how great a dog this is? Just accept that you were wrong about the dog and let him go. No one, person or animal, is perfect. And any of you city people saying put him down....why? Do you not like dogs? :(
brunongbaboy said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 10:59 AM
can we just beat this anonymous with a pole and then euthanize him/her
COLTY said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 11:00 AM
YOU WANT TO BET IF THIS DOG IS PUT DOWN, THE WAR WILL NOT BE OVER, LITERALY. ALLOWING A VET TO POSSIBLY RELAPSE, TO WITHDRAW AGAIN DUE TO LOSS. DOES ANYONE UNDERSTAND WHAT THIS DOG ACTUALLY HAS DONE and DOES FOR THIS INDIVIDUAL? A Reason to Wakeup, to smile, feel compassion again and mostly HEAL!
J Linn said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 11:00 AM
The woman obviously agreed to "take care" of Dutch in her home. When dogs fight their adrenaline kicks in. Maybe she handled it inappropriately and needs to stand up for the dog and admit she made a mistake in how she handled the issue. And why should he be "put down" because of this one incident on private property, under the 'supervision' of the person who he attacked. There are other ways to deal with the situation. How about restricting Dutch's contact with people when he is unsupervised by his owners? Just one non-lethal way of handling a screwed up situation. Death for this dog is NOT the answer to anything!
JoJo said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 11:01 AM
If Dutch was a human would he be sentenced to death? After all we have reasoning and intelligence far beyond any other creature on Earth. So if a human hurts someone in self defense we say well they were only defending themselves, it's ok. So why don't we let animals act in self defense? Seriously why do humans get s many chances and animals don't? These professionals pretend to come and beat him and his instinct is to flee not attack. That tells you something. Dutch reacted the way he did because hello the woman BEAT HIM BLOODY!!! How was he to know she was only now trying to help him? We give humans so many chances why not mans best friend? Also why aren't we hearing anything about them filing charges for her beating a dog bloody? He was supposedly fighting with another dog so HER life wasn't in danger! Yet she saw fit to beat him till he bled?!?! And she isn't being charged? What kind of kool aid are they drinking?
Laura said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 11:08 AM
It said in the article that the 2 dogs have been known to scuffle. In knowing that WHY did they allow both dogs outside UNSUPERVISED. If anyone is at fault it is the woman's. This is a shame.
Sailor said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 11:10 AM
Every dog has at least a 1% chance of hurting a person. Should we euthanize all of them?
Gina said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 11:14 AM
Who cares if she is an upstanding citizen? That doesn't make her a perfect human being. Common sense alone should tell someone that you don't put 2 dogs together that fought before.She might be upstanding but she ain't smart. And now we let the dog pay for her stupidity? U got to be kidding me! And there will always be a chance that he might bite again but there's also always a chance that he won't. In some States we let murderers back out of prison after a certain amount of years but we think an animal has to be put down. That is just wrong!
Michele said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 11:15 AM
She probably got attacked by the other dog but doesn't want the light to be shown on him because he IS aggressive.
Anonymous said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 11:17 AM
The woman obviously has no clue about dogs. If a dog fight is broken up their adrenaline is still pumping (like with people). So there are two things happening here, first she beat on him, second his adrenaline was still high. A dog bite regardless of the breed has a greater chance of happening. Not the dogs fault. As for $24,000 worth of damage to the woman is that the rate if you have insurance or dont? My Basenji bit me when I got in between him and my Chi during a fight. My scar is no different than hers and I didnt go to a doctor. Its NOT the dogs fault. The dog should NOT be put down!
Kathleen said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 11:28 AM
Shame on any human being for thinking it's the dog's fault for what happened to that woman! The poor dog has only ONE mode of defense and that's to bite! If she was beating on him, then she gets what she got because anyone w/a brain knows you don't put two dogs together who fought before, and you sure as heck don't try to break them up by beating on one of them!So, if Duncan euthanizes the dog then I think he should go to jail for a miscarriage of justice.
Anonymous said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 11:36 AM
A cop is making the decision to euthanise Dutch, that explains everything...idiots.
Writer6886 said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 11:36 AM
Look I don't blame the woman for going over board on the dog. I've been in the middle of a dog fight it ain't pretty and I got lucky to walk away without a scratch. But the idea of killing Dutch for what may happen is sickening all evidence points that this is a good dog and only attacked the woman cause she scared him. I feel bad for everyone in the situation but to put the dog down is wrong. If we knocked of everybody on a what if no would be alive. Dutch is not at fault here he should not be killed.
Kevin said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 11:39 AM
They can send the dog to my house and say he "Ran away".
Gena said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 11:39 AM
what if it were her own dog that attacked her after pulling the dogs apart and she is blaming dutch. I wonder if they checked the bite marks and compared them to the dogs mouth
Anonymous said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 11:41 AM
sorry but ewveryone knows the media can be slanted. maybe the abusive woman is an "upstanding citizen" whatever that means. but i read another article from someone who knows the family and she sounds like shes a got a few personality flaws..drama queen maybe..pms maybe..ignorant of dogs maybe..bottom line the dog does not deserve to die..i just wish my voice really mattered
mary said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 11:41 AM
the woman beat the dog, just like anyone including animals they will defend themselves. This dog should NOT be put down because of this ignorant woman.
Disgusted said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 11:47 AM
Perhaps we could donate this dog to a democrat politician. Does anyone know of a democrat politician that needs a dog?
Alana said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 11:48 AM
Anyone who knows anything about raising a dog, training, or loving a dog knows its all in how a dog is treated! I own a pit. He has never been yelled at or hit. When I whisper he knows he has done something wrong and will go directly to bed. He will bark at someone who is at our front door, then lick them to death IF I say its okay and waits for my response to the person before he moves. The assumption that a dog will not defend it's self when being abused is the same as the assumption that a human will not eventually defend in the event of fearing death! Praying Dutch will be allowed the consideration to live to see another day!
Mark said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 11:57 AM
If they going to euthanize Dutch because he has a potential temperament trigger then they need to start euthanizing all animals and humans. Every animal and human has a temperament trigger, that at some point, will cause us to retaliate. We have all been triggered at some point. Let he who has never had their temperament triggered cast the first stone.
anonymous said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 12:02 PM
you use the term upstanding citizen..what does that have to do anything..dutchs owner is an upstanding citizen too. who sacrificed himself for us..if that is what the whole thing is based on dutch would win hands down..whats her personality.is she a drama queen that stirs the pot all the time..is she an attention seeker that always plays the victim..is she known to exaggerate stories so she seems more important than she really is. i dont know ive never met the upstanding citizen. but EVERY report on dutch says hes gone above and beyond upstanding canine citizen. all you did reporter was throw a word without anything to back it up..what a crappy job of journalism
just sick said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 12:06 PM
First thing's first, NEVER attempt to break up a dog fight, even if it is your pet. It's just like a stranger putting their face in a dog's face . Didn't a news reporter several months ago learn than second lesson the hard way? I"m afraid that no amount of signatures or media exposure is going to change this judge's decision. Sad thing is, she's not taking any responsibility by keeping herself out of the media. Threats? Ok, call the police. They are there to protect you. I want to know, who called animal control regarding the bite? The vet? The brother's girlfriend? The hospital who treated her? Did she, herself report the bite? I bet she's wishing now that she would have just had Dutch's owner pay for the hospital bills and then accepted the fact that, because she tried to break up a dog fight, she was fair game to be bit by EITHER dog as a result of a pain reflex. Beat me for any reason and I will bite, too.
Debbie McCain said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 12:06 PM
This dog could seriously do some damage if he wanted, yet even after being attacked and beaten, all he did was bite her arm and didn't puncture the skin!?! I think it's time to listen to the people.. and to do the right thing. Let the dog live and charge the woman who beat him with animal abuse.
Once Bitten Twice Shy said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 12:10 PM
If you don't want to get attacked by a Pit, don't put yourself between two fighting dogs, she should have immediately called Animal Control!! Not the dog's fault!!
cheryl said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 12:13 PM
"Upstanding" citizen. There have been quite a few of those who have been found to be NOT so "upstanding" in the last few years. This case does not add up. If Dutch were so vicious this woman would probably be dead.
Leslie said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 12:16 PM
Some years ago, while my 8 year old daughter was playing a video game in the waiting room of our dentist's office. A boy approximately 5 years old ran over and bite her on the forearm. Totally unprovoked, apparently he wanted her toy. His bite was deep, slightly breaking the skin, leaving large indented teeth marks and severe bruising. My daughter was traumatized for a couple of days from being attacked for no reason. The mother did nothing about this. Although the she apologize to us, she did not even say to the child that biting was wrong. Do we blame the child or the mother?? Should we put down this child?? Once a brat always a brat!! He bit once he'll do it again!! Or do we forgive him and teach him to behave properly? Why do people think it’s okay to kill a dog who has previously shown no aggression and/or reacted to a provoked situation like being beaten with a tiki torch!!!
Jackie said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 12:18 PM
Maybe she got the fracture from beating him?? I read an article where she said she punched him in the face until her hand hurt. Then she took the metal pole to him. She dragged him inside and then grabbed him by the mouth when he bit her. Why didn't she just spray water on them?? And why did she just beat him and not the other dog? Makes you wonder!
kasey said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 12:23 PM
How do we know which actually bit her were there witnesses other than her. If not for all anyone knows it was her own pit. Dutch is not a pit he is an American Alluent. I have broken up dog fights before when my mil's dogs got into it one was a lab the other a dalmation I sure as heck didn't beat or grab them I threw water on the ice cold water then we separated them one outside one inside while we cleaned them up. Use common sense people her stories dont make sense and how the hell can they go on hearsay if there was no one but her there during the incident.
Persona non Grata said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 12:25 PM
Beat me in the face with a metal pole and see if I dont bite you. My guess is she did that stuff all the time when the owner wasnt around, the dog was probably scared to death of her.
Trisha said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 12:35 PM
I have a couple of comments: 1- I was attacked by my neighbor Jill with a bucket in my yard because I was burning a fire. She came onto my property called the police said I attacked her"I DID DEFEND MYSELF" just like the dog BUT all the Police did was a ticket. In court she kept stating she was an upstanding citizen blah blah blah!It is a pattern with people to think they are so good when doing something so bad. So why would the dog be put down? 2nd- I myself Have and train Service Dogs and I know from going threw the training section how hard it is, but to get certified YOU CAN NOT have a dog that has bitten it is on the paperwork and there are reasons for that. I am not saying he doesn't need one nor is this dog not fit to be a service dog but how could he get it certfied after this??Why didn't he take it with him MINE IS???? I agree the dog shouldn't be put down by no means so Don't get me wrong I support that but it sounds like he is using the Service Dog part to push the cause
Louise said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 12:42 PM
If they are choosing to end this gentle giants life based on a 1% chance that it may happen again then they are disiminating against Dutch as all dogs have the potential to attack...wake up...are they prepared to have all dogs put down based on this 1% theory???
Rosalind said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 12:46 PM
Anyone or anything would fight back if you raised a stick to it - you might as well put the whole breed down and also many more!
Anonymous said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 12:46 PM
why is the dog NOT neutered?
Lelia Cross said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 12:49 PM
Anonymous...you are a coward.
Tara B said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 12:53 PM
All human beings have a chance of 'going off' so let's kill off the human race...that wouldn't make sense would it? Aren't those that are trying to murder Dutch using the same logic?
dogdvd.com said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 1:03 PM
dog fights are a fact of life. Whenever you put dogs together that do not normally live together, there is a chance for a fight. Whenever there is a fight, there is a chance for people to get injured breaking up that fight. This is a family matter and the dog murdering government should not be involved whatsoever. Just like the Aaron Swartz murdering government should not have been involved when no one was pressing charges against him.
Ladybug said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 1:06 PM
Big red Flag: The dog was certified as a service dog AFTER the attack, therefore he was NOT a service dog therefore the dog should have ALREADY been put to sleep- what if the dog chomped down on her artery in her LEG then she possibly could be dead- this dog just did NOT snap at her, he held down & pursued her after tasting blood- he will NEVER be the same, the next time he will not let go until the person is DEAD!!!!
C.T. said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 1:25 PM
I didn't read anywhere that SHE wanted the dog put down. Mistake yes. Malice I don't think so. I don't pretend to know the right answer but when did dogs become more important than people.REALLY?
Sean said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 1:26 PM
I have lived with dogs almost all of my 30 years alive. you do not hit an animal to break up a scuffle. Sorry, Colorado just got crossed off my list of places to vacation until this city can remove its cranium from its rectal defilade.
Dragonsflame said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 1:38 PM
2 dogs that have fought before an have the strength these dogs do should never have bee3n together in the first place. Both owners made a mistake. I have the same issue here two of my dogs dont get along so one is kenneled while the other is out for awhile. 2. She took the dog inside an was cleaning his wounds I bet that strung an did the dog see that as another attack. I've been bitten while breaking up a dog fight but being attacked an chased is a whole nother story. It's so sad this dog will be punished for the mistakes of the humans.
Nathan said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 1:40 PM
How many people do we put down when they attack another person and cause harm. FIRST RULE of a god fight, do not try and break it up unless you are prepared to get hurt!!!!! My other thought: If 99% of the time dogs are good and then they can go off, that logic would dictate that we put all dogs down and all animals that pose a threat to humans, Not an option.
denise said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 1:51 PM
i agree with all of you who are with the dog to leave him alone ,the woman started to hit him of course the dog will defend it self . and for the woman who is respected give your name dont be chicken we should put down bad people like gov drug dealers ,rapist politician who do corupt things dictators etc
Sharon said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 1:59 PM
If you have ever had to break up a "dog fight" isn't it plausible to say her own dog could have bit her in the "heat of the moment" and she's blaming it on Dutch?
Anonymous said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 3:07 PM
It even says that the Judge who was ruling agreed that the attack was provoked and the only reason that Dutch is being considered vicious is that the biting occurred within the house. Its another case of lets entirely ignore the context surrounding what occurred and only blindly follow exactly what is stated in the law. The Judge obviously is who is to blame if the dog is killed, he is not using any manner of common sense if he believes the dog is to blame and should be killed. Tell me people what is the job of the judiciary branch of government? Its to fairly apply rules and laws to a situation not to blindly follow through on the specific legal mumbo jumbo written in to the law. Actually interpret the law like a reasonable human being would.
Pamela said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 3:10 PM
By using physical force to separate combatants she in turn BECAME a combatant. Did she beat on her dog in addition to Dutch? Why is there no mention of the injuries sustained by her dog?
Kim said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 3:14 PM
What is needed is public awareness about animals, if dogs are fighting you coming in fighting wont make anything better. be calm and if they are too aggressive throw water or a distraction at them, for her to have lashed out with a pole was far from necessary and she deserved to be bit - and what about her dog a fight takes two! don't punish Dutch for ending the fight just because he's bigger. Also not sure i would trust the word of a woman who would strike a dog with a pole bet she's lying about the circumstances.
Kim Courtney said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 3:30 PM
Mr. Duncan states that "The victim was not only bitten and attacked once, but the large dog continued to pursue her even after she had isolated herself into a bedroom". I would like to know where this information is coming from. Was someone else there that saw this? Was it taped? Dutch didn't tell him this. Did the woman tell him or were they somehow able to recreate the series of events? Just wondering. If it came from the woman, shouldn't he take it with a grain of salt? And good grief I would hate to euthanize eveything and everyone that has a 1% chance of hurting someone. How many living creatures would we have left on this earth? I think Mr. Duncan needs to take a closer look at this case and not just take his information from a woman that may very well have abused this poor creature.
Jolie said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 3:36 PM
I am and always will be so amazed at the huge amount of defense comments for a dog and yet NEVER do children get the same defense comments when they are molested! Having said that.... I don't think Dutch should be put down, the circumstances don't warrant that kind of permanent punishment. Not his fault!!
Alisa said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 4:02 PM
I think the woman is a liar!!!!!!!!!!!!
LAUREN said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 4:20 PM
I'm very sure is someone beat me with a tiki torch pole I'd kick their a** too!!!
Mats Carnmarker said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 5:16 PM
Jolie, I have the complete opposite experience. Actually, and it's easy for you to check, more than 80% (varies between 80 and 98% depending on country) of donations given by individuals/corporations/society are for human cause and the rest of max 20% are divided among ALL other causes in the world, like environment, wildlife, pets, etc. So we humans are concentrating on only helping out ourselves and not even close to caring about the rest of the planet and other species.
Gwen said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 5:27 PM
My son recently had two of his own dogs to get into a fight. One was a German Shepard & the other was a Pitt Bull. Without thinking, he tried to separate them. The Shepard turned on him, bit him several times before he could get away from them. Blood was every where. He had to go to the hospital to be sewed up. Both dogs have been his since puppies & lived inside. My son admitted it was his fault! They took the Shepard into the pound to make sure he was not sick. They are all back together again. Anytime someone tries to separate any dogs who are fighting, they are putting themselves into that fight because the dogs are trying to defend themselves. You don't interfere in a DOG FIGHT. This woman should NOT be so stupid as to get in the dogs way. I hope that Dutch is saved for Jeremy's sake. For crying out loud, he has served his country,---- people!!!!! Save Dutch!!!!
Trisha said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 5:34 PM
Joli if there is no care about child molesation then why did the new law pass called Jessica's Law?? There is more money going toward childen then there is to protect animals. You should really research some laws and you will find the same thing out!!!
Chris said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 6:03 PM
I think the woman is a liar. Did she beat her own dog also.If she beat on me or punched me in the face I would attack her. To put this dog down because of what this woman claims is a sin. Has she been given a lie detector test? The whole thing stinks to high heaven!
Common Sense said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 6:21 PM
Cry me a river- the "veteran" needs to MAN UP, he should've put the dog to sleep himself instead of running to have it so-called "service dog" qualified, what a p***y soldier who doesn't value life- my god that is the future mother of his neices & nephews- when did we stop valuing FAMILY over dogs???
jacque said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 6:39 PM
I am so tired of hearing that animals are being put to sleep after being beaten, the owners or in this case the watchers need to have more sense , if the animals have had issues before they need to be trained by a professional separated not left alone to fight it out, and for goodness sake don't separate them if you are not trained to do so. The wrong being is persecuted in this situation, and the people in charge should be tending to the garbage bins instead of animals. We are working for you Dutch
Sharon said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 7:07 PM
What made this woman think she could treat a dog after she beat him with a metal pole. Where do I find the petition so I can sign it?
Sherrill Gray ~ Oregon said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 7:58 PM
Where's the petition to have the lady who abused this creature euthanized? I will sign that one. We have prisoners crowding up our prisons who have committed more heinous acts than this for no other reason than they just wanted to. If we are going to start disregarding God's creatures then we need to start at the top of the food chain.
Cori said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 8:47 PM
Alex, that's not a hockey stick, it's a tiki torch pole. Take a second look at it (it's bent, that's why you may think it resembles a hockey stick). And ANONYMOUS @ 11:02 a.m.: I vouched for Dutch after having met him, and the police vouched for the woman. Please watch the video; I did not just comment on the police's opinion of this woman, I also commented on MY PERSONAL experience with Dutch, which was very positive. Our reports need to present all sides in an unbiased manner to allow you to make your own decision.
Catherine said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 9:20 PM
This article is so weak it is pathetic. The judge is abusing his power - probably doesn't like dogs, is sleeping with that upstanding woman or is related to her. There is absolutely no credibility with her story - which dog bit her? Does her dog have injuries? Why the H*** did she BEAT him with a pole?! How do we know that he bit her inside? Who the HELL cares if she was bit inside or outside - quack of a judge! Crying SAFETY does NOT put the judge and ANIMAL CONTROL in the right. They are incompetent and SURELY NOT doing their jobs by simply pulling out a safety card. In fact, they are probably just scared if something EVER did happen again, then they could be held liable. So, in essence, they are KILLING an INNOCENT dog because they are CYAing themselves. Real nice. I hope they lose their jobs for this travesty of JUSTICE they are dispensing. DON'T TAKE DUTCH BACK TO THEIR STATE - THEY WILL NOT LET HIM LIVE. THEY ARE NOT RATIONALE PROFESSIONALS.
Kalispell said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 9:40 PM
Let’s beat her with a pole a few times and see if she fights back at some point. And whŷ didn’t the alleged victim call 911? If an arterý is supposedly severed, ýou’d call 911. Ťhe alleged victim did noŤ.
SmellsLikeBull said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 10:40 PM
You can be sure when the cops seal the evidence that they are hiding the truth. And $24,000 worth of injuries; did she get plastic surgery with the band-aid?
Disgusted said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 10:57 PM
Wow. We can barely get the general public engaged enough to save this country from a Marxist dictator, but threaten to kill a dog and they are all over it like stink on......well you know. Maybe this is why the Capitalist lost to the Marxist, because of the rumour about the dog on the roof of the car.
BryanTexas said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 11:12 PM
so many comments ...so many assumptions this woman and animal controls versions are true... the pit bit her and she is covering for her own dog.. (if we are assuming, then thats what I'll do)
Stuart Fisk said on Thursday, Feb 14 at 12:46 AM
In 2000 I interviewed for a job with Montrose County and was offered a position but did not take it. VERY GLAD at this point that I passed. Something is wrong in Colorado with people/police/dog incidents and I a glad to not live there!!!! Clearly something is wrong here, and if this person is such an upstanding citizen and is so truthful and wonderful, why the hell is she hiding. Let us know who you are you coward!!!
whizkey said on Thursday, Feb 14 at 1:41 AM
Mike Vick would be all for this dog.
Pat said on Thursday, Feb 14 at 2:40 AM
Oh, if this article doesn't wreak of cover up and black balling. The animal abuser is a woman of "strong character"....I doubt that very, very seriously. She's surprised she's getting threats...what an idiot! As for Duncan..he's certainly flexing his muscles and as far as I'm concerned over stepping the boundaries of common sense. What the hell is wrong with the people in Montrose, Co? I, for one, am glad not to live there..seems people there are very power hungry or just plain crazy. As for Jeremy Aguilar...I can't say much for his character either...he hope to "mend the rift"...what is he a nut job. The only innocent one in all this ia the dog "Dutch". If he has an owner like Jeremy Aguilar..then he is better off being taken away and re-assigned to someone who would truly care about the dog and not leave him with the crazy woman who's names not being released (what a joke). And $24,000 for alleged injuries that she did not incur..give me a break!!!!!
Anonymous said on Thursday, Feb 14 at 2:49 AM
when dogs bite its usually because of something we did. even if we were not trying to hurt the dog some are scared and we don't see the signs the dog is telling us. save dutch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dot Matrix said on Thursday, Feb 14 at 4:40 AM
If Dutch started a fight with her own dog and she went out to separate them and got severely bitten, then I understand the woman's position. I worked at an Animal Hospital and we had dogs who were vicious, sweet and dogs who could not be trusted. If the Dutch was attacking my dog, I would hit him and try to get him to release my dog. If this account is right, the woman did nothing wrong. We had a lady with a birder collie named Lucas. Lucas would walk his "kid" home from the bus stop each day. One day two PB's showed up and went after a little girl. Lucas kept herding the PB's so the kid could get away then the PB's ripped Lucas apart. Neighbors keep hitting the PB's to have them release Lucas and they would NOT let go. Lucas was killed saving that child. So, like it or not, some dogs have triggers and can no longer be trusted. The owners of the PB's in the Lucas story, fought for their dogs to be let go. They lost. It was the right thing.
Anonymous said on Thursday, Feb 14 at 4:44 AM
***oops, Border Collie named Lucas
Yomi said on Thursday, Feb 14 at 6:58 AM
First off, I volunteer in the SPCA of Central Florida and the first thing they teach you when you are being trained to handle dogs is NEVER get in the middle of a dog fight. NEVER hit a dog. In Dutch's case, he was probably still in an altered state of emotions from the fight when she "tending" to his wounds. Add to that the fact that she came to "fight" him off her dog and to him, she is on the others dog side. When will people learn that dogs are not humans? I'm sorry but it is HER own fault for being an idiot.
Anonymous said on Thursday, Feb 14 at 7:10 AM
She beat him with a hockey stick and wonders why she got bitten? What an idiot! The only reasonably safe way to break up a dog fight is with a Fire Extinguisher. Doesn't hurt the dogs but boy it makes them forget about fighting.
Josh said on Thursday, Feb 14 at 7:48 AM
Woman is a liar. City is covering it up. Where's the report on how her story has changed several times? This only represents the latest evolution of it. Mike Duncan needs to be euthanized too for not having the fortitude to make the right call here. He's erring on the side of extreme caution because he's taking the safest Cover-Your-Ar$e approach to this.
Anonymous said on Thursday, Feb 14 at 9:07 AM
Even if Duncan is trying to cover his butthole by saying the dog is a risk and should be put down all he really is doing is leaving himself and the city open to attack via unethical application on their laws. Use some common sense you darn police officer you say Dutch is viscous and that the lady has an expensive medical bill but won't let it be seen it dosen't take much even in this situation for even a mental handicapped person to see that you are lying. If the evidence really supported your findings you would release them to the public to gain their support. The fact that you don't goes to show how corrupt you really are and is not going to do your city and good once the evidence eventually is leaked and shows you can't be trusted with the authority you recieved when you were became an officer. If you actually are qualified for any job, you would listen to those in the field who actually have experience in the matter. You say its the worst case of an attack by a dog youve seen?
Anonymous said on Thursday, Feb 14 at 9:08 AM
what is this the first case you actually have investigated or something? You are a bad man who has an authority complex and do not deserve the job you have.
Anonymous said on Thursday, Feb 14 at 9:09 AM
what is this the first case you actually have investigated or something? You are a bad man who has an authority complex and do not deserve the job you have. If you go through with this you will eventually lose you job most likely because the public will never trust you again
Key Necklace said on Thursday, Feb 14 at 9:41 AM
I am concerned that humans that keep changing their stories are becoming credible witnesses. I hope that Duncan is never trusted by anyone again. Why is it that society is fine with the fact that a human attacked a dog, but not with the dog defending itself? One suggestion from an unreliable guy named Duncan and this community officials decide it's their job to take away a citizen's right to choose to be a responsible citizen. That lady is a moron and better be treated as an animal abuser.
Anonymous said on Thursday, Feb 14 at 10:19 AM
If it was a differant breed other than a pittie would IT EVEN MAKE THE NEWS!! If someone hit me with a object I would bite her too!
Anonymous said on Thursday, Feb 14 at 10:46 AM
Why isn't this woman facing charges for beating the dog? Why does the dog have to pay for her stupidity of putting two dogs together that don't get along and then beating on the dog? How is this "woman" and up standing citizen when h beats animals. Sounds to me that the law is focusing in the wrong direction...
Lee Wales UK said on Thursday, Feb 14 at 11:15 AM
This is clearly NOT the dog's fault, if they are known to have a tussel prior to this incident they should not have been left unsupervised. The stupid woman should not have physically put herself in between two fighting dogs and provoking him into biting her further inside the house! Do not kill this poor dog.
Dianna said on Thursday, Feb 14 at 2:09 PM
Please save Dutch. This dog did the same thing any other dog or human would do if it was being beaten.
Paul Milsom said on Thursday, Feb 14 at 2:34 PM
why put it down? if it was a persistant offender then ok, just make a court order that if the dog is out of the house, it should be muzzled.. job done.
anilise said on Thursday, Feb 14 at 3:51 PM
Write and call judge richard brown office and tell him to leave dutch alone : 1560 Broadway, Suite 1930 | Denver CO 80202 | (303) 866-6465
Amie said on Thursday, Feb 14 at 4:03 PM
The dog was injured by the uneducated woman who tried to break up the fight between the dogs and SHE should be charged with cruelty. I hope they hide the dog... and the judge should be ashamed of himself.
Jenessee Harlan said on Thursday, Feb 14 at 4:18 PM
If your stupid enough to break up a dog fight by beating a dog with a pole, then be prepared to be bitten. The dog shouldnt be blamed for protecting itself.
Lisa said on Thursday, Feb 14 at 5:28 PM
Are you kidding me?~? I have broken up my own dogs and sure didnt get mad at my dog when one bit me.. I also have never BEATEN my dogs like this woman did..Dutch was defending himself.. Maybe she needs therepy.. Dutch is fine!
Julemry said on Thursday, Feb 14 at 5:46 PM
Someone please offer to adopt this dog and take him out of the state. You can contact a rescue group in every state - find one that is willing to take him in. Start asking for pledges toward his care. SAVE HIM!
Suzanne Ladd said on Thursday, Feb 14 at 6:56 PM
Once again, its not the breed, its the human behind the dog. The human started it but because the dog finished it, you all think its the dogs fault.
Contessa said on Thursday, Feb 14 at 10:03 PM
A dog should never be allowed to bite a human. During the frenzy of a dog fight if you try to intervene there is a good chance you will get bitten, unless you are a dog behavior specialist you should never get in the middle. It seems as though a lot of dog lovers do not understand dominants nor pack behavior and offer free love to their dog before they exercise or make them earn everything. That being said as much as I love my Am Staff I do everything in my power to make sure she understands in our pack of 5 dogs all very small to her 68 lbs. that I am in charge and watch for dominant behaviors and correct them. Humans must come first as much as I love my dog. If you ever seen a pitbull fight you will know that it takes a lot to separate them from their prey and they can easily switch their attack to you as can any other dog. So before you have an opinion of save the dog. If the dogs stays with his human it will happen again without intervention from a specialist to train the human.
Ellen said on Friday, Feb 15 at 1:04 PM
The FIRST thing this idiot did wrong was allow two dogs, who by her own testimony have had altercations before, go out in the yard unsupervised without muzzles. The dogs always pay for the humans' stupidity each and every time. Proper management would have prevented this whole thing. Beating dogs that are fighting is the SECOND thing this idiot did wrong. Just because she's an upstanding person in the community doesn't mean she has anything other than sh*t for brains. Why can't they just cite the owner that Dutch has to wear a muzzle in public? I would certainly hope he doesn't live with these "family" members any longer.
Angela said on Friday, Feb 15 at 3:21 PM
I have a Boxer & my son has a pit. Have broken up several fights between them & yes I have been bit. Thats not the dogs fault, i love both dogs & can not stand to see them hurt each other. Both dogs have bit me during the fights but my Boxer was the worst, the Pit let go as soon as I screamed & she realized it was me she had a hold of.I agree with the earlier post that it is our poor choices as humans to put these dogs in these situations that cause fights or aggressive behavior so shame on us NOT the breed in this case. But not the dog in other cases. We have since separated these two dogs, they are both wonderful dogs but both were very attached to me & could not interact with me around with out fighting. They are fine if it's my son or husband, so again it is my fault it's the nurturing them that has made them feel as if they own me - not that I own them. I have to say dont blame the dog for a humans error.
Dee said on Saturday, Feb 16 at 8:06 PM
I feel she's leaving something out of her story. "Protecting the public"? Really? Because this dog was defending himself HE has to die? I hope like hell this dog inflicted suffering on this abusive person. By the sound of the condition of the weapon she used, she deserved all of what she got. LET DUTCH LIVE!
Mona19595 said on Sunday, Feb 17 at 12:13 AM
Duncan explained to NewsChannel 5 that despite how a dog acts 99 percent of the time, there is still a chance that something can set the animal off. That is true of all dog's so does that mean all dog's need to be euthanized because of that 1% chance? You can expect to beat a dog and then turn around and try to take care of the bruises. This woman may be an upstanding citizen and all but she sure in hell doesn't know how to deal with a dog fight. As far as I am concerned it is her own fault she was hurt. So you blame the dog? No how can you blame the dog? Let's ask the Judge this if someone was beating you in the face and hit you over the head with a tiki pole wouldn't you bite them too? I don't care if the beating started inside or out. A dog's most keen sense is scent. It was her scent that caused him to bite and attack because she beat him! This does not take a brain surgeon to figure out!
Robin said on Sunday, Feb 17 at 10:49 AM
I hve read an article that states that Dutch was murdered around 6:00 pm on Valentines Day by the Montrose animal control. Does anyone have any proof or anything that conttradicts that? The so called "victim", Rachel Daake of Montrose CO refuses to accept responsibility for her part and I even doubt her version of the story. She, first of all is an idiot for trying to break up a dog fight, nothing works better that water in the face from a hose. She refused to allow Dutch to be placed with a sanctuary to live out his days if the courts felt he was too dangerous to stay with his family, Best Friends Animal Santuary in Utah is a wonderful place, they took the Michael Vick pit bulls. She is plainly being vindictive, heartless and uncompassionate and crying to the courts like a little girl ... such a drama queen ... she has to live with herself and so does that so called judge as well as the animal control staff member which testified that Dutch would bite again.
Robin said on Sunday, Feb 17 at 12:06 PM
Write the victim and ask for re-consideration of sending Dutch to a sanctuary to live out his remaining days and to please accept responsibility for her part of this nightmare. Rachel D Daake Home (918) 337-0008 1116 S 11th St Montrose, CO 81401-4431 Write and call Judge Richard Brown’s office and ask him to reconsider his ruling and consider compromise for Dutch such as a sanctuary, such as Best Friends in Utah: 1560 Broadway, Suite 1930 | Denver CO 80202 | (303) 866-6465
Anonymous said on Tuesday, Feb 19 at 5:43 PM
Why would she put two dogs together when they were KNOWN to break out in scuffles before? She was basically ASKING to get bit! Especially if you beat one of the fighting dogs. -_-
Anonymous said on Thursday, Feb 21 at 7:41 PM
seems the lady used exsesive force to break up the dogs if she did that to me i would of kicked her in the what
Derek said on Thursday, Feb 21 at 7:49 PM
The dog suffered severe bruising.that doesnt occur from a slap,seems more logical she was "over zealous"trying to dutch,why was her dog not bruised this way.im not saying she was wrong to defend her dog.but she should accept her responsibility in this.dont take his life for defending himself.
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