Overview
- County authorities said the American Bully XL passed a formal behavioral assessment in late January, removing euthanasia from consideration.
- Passing the test allows the dog to be rehomed, but any new owner must secure a permit required for keeping a potentially dangerous dog.
- An autopsy found injuries indicating the 33-year-old owner in Lohne died from the dog's attack on January 8, according to local reporting.
- The dog remains in an animal welfare facility as the county conducts further examinations and consultations on next steps.
- Online petitions drew more than 60,000 signatures opposing euthanasia and urging a forensic second opinion and public documentation of the test, and the victim's family has expressed interest in taking the dog back.