RohanPolice was just doing their job
Despite the uproar from animal rights activists, the police officers said that they were just doing their job. “From our standpoint, it’s a pretty clear case of an ordinance that makes it clear what’s permissible and what’s not. Our job is to enforce the ordinance,” Chief Scott Underwood of the Waterford Police explained to the Oakland Press.
People used the photograph as a rallying cry
The police officer charged Dan with a ticket of $500, he had to pay the amount or he would end up in jail, he was left with fewer choices. But the people used the photo as a rallying cry, a lot of people were in his support.
An Online Petition for Diggy
While Dan was preparing for the formal hearing on the case, his ardent supporters created an online petition to free Diggy. Moreover, both fronts demanded the township to quash the pit bull ban, which in order would bring Diggy back home.
Leaving no stone unturned
Dan tried to prove what seemed to be a pretty clear defense: Diggy isn’t a pit bull, though he might look like one. “My lawyer and I are going to do everything possible to make sure Diggy stays in his home with us, his family.” he posted online. “Thanks for all of your support, guys. I’m not a quitter.”
100,000 supporters…but would they prove to be enough?
Unfortunately, Diggy’s status remained vague for months. As far as the petition was concerned, 100,000 people had signed the petition but would it prove to be enough for Dan and Diggy??
Finally, Some Good news!
“People had really invested their emotions into this story, and it’s beautiful to see so many people care about rescue dogs,” said Kristina Rinaldi, the director of the Detroit Dog Rescue. Finally, after a series of arguments, they got some good news: charges against Dan were dismissed in the 51st District Court, which meant that the dog and owner could stay together.