Lucy the Dog Drama Explained as Veteran Calls Out Threats Against Neighbors
Summary
An Army veteran named Brendan M. Jones is trying to get back his 11-year-old rescue dog, Lucy, after animal control took her in Shenandoah County, Virginia. Lucy was labeled a “dangerous dog” after two incidents, and Jones is asking supporters not to threaten neighbors or officials involved in the case.Key Facts
- Brendan M. Jones rescued Lucy from Afghanistan and calls her his "family dog" and "livestock guardian."
- Lucy was taken by animal control on April 17 for slipping her collar, which she must wear due to a “dangerous dog” designation.
- The label came after Lucy fought another dog and nipped a jogger who reached into her cone after surgery.
- Jones signed the dangerous dog declaration last year to show goodwill but now regrets it, saying it put Lucy at risk.
- Jones started a #SaveLucy campaign online and gathered thousands of supporters.
- He criticized people making threats against neighbors and Shenandoah County’s Commonwealth Attorney Elizabeth Cooper.
- Jones said he would protect his neighbors from threats, even if it meant sitting in their driveway with a shotgun.
- Lucy’s legal hearing is scheduled for June 12.
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