This story is just disturbing – in many ways.
On
March 2, 2017, Buddy, a pitbull, rescued a boy whose mother threw him in the
river. While this sounds like Buddy would be seen as the hero, the story of his
fate that unfolds will surprise you.
The
mother of an unidentified 9-year-old boy faces charges of murder and attempted
murder after allegedly drowning her 5-year-old and attempting to drown her
9-year old son, according to Daily Mail.
Margot
Stork, the Murray River Council interim general manager, said that Buddy has
now been micro-chipped and they are working to get suitable conditions for the
dog to return to his owner.
Buddy’s
owner is working with the Murray River Council and will be in compliance with
the Companion Animals Act. According to reports, on March 2nd, the mother of
two young boys was trying to drown her children in the Murray River at Moama.
Buddy
saw that the boy was trying to fight off his mother, and jumped into action. He
bit the little boy as he was trying to drag him away from his mother. When the
woman came after the boy, Buddy bit her too.
The
nine-year-old boy survived. His little brother did not. Rangers took Buddy into
custody until they could complete an investigation. After he was taken, the
dogs’ owners started a Go Petition to get their furry friend returned to them.
“We
are trying to save our dog ‘Buddy’ a pit bull cross who has been seized due to
awful circumstances by the council. We are hoping the council can see what this
dog was trying to do and let him come home instead of punishing him for the
rescue efforts he has done. Please help,” the family wrote.
The
petition drew ore than 50,000 signatures and officials decided to release the
dog to his owners. Murray River Council interim general manager told reporters
that the dog was released because they found that Buddy was likely “acting in
reasonable defense” of the child.
The
grandfather of the two boys also participated in the petition. “I own a similar
dog and I know he was trying to save the boys, it’s their nature when they are
raised with kids. Let the ones who his actions affected decide. I have one
grandson left, because this brave dog took action as required,” said the
grandfather to Daily Mail.
Buddy
was microchipped and returned to his owners, the Independent reported.
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Source : weloveanimals.me