An 85-year-old man known as Donald Rogers is on the verge of losing his beloved furry friend. His 5-year-old Jack Russell Terrier named Kim has never shown any signs of aggression before, but a recent interaction ended with it biting a stranger.
One mistake puts life at risk
Sadly, a dog bite can lead to euthanasia, even if the bite is justifiable or just a one-time offense. Like many others in this situation, Rogers never thought that Kim would bite someone. The little terrier is his best friend, and he can’t imagine life without her.
Rogers, a former member of the Irish police force, took Kim out when she unexpectedly bit a woman passing by. One Twitter user said this was the third time the woman had been bitten by a dog and the first two had been taken down. So she immediately tried to get Kim to give up as well. However, Rogers said Kim has not bitten anyone before or since the incident.
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Rogers said he tried to talk to the woman four times, but she always refused. He suggested keeping Kim in a fenced area when out, working with a dog breeder, or muzzled her in public. But no matter what he suggested, she wouldn’t budge. The only way for her to be satisfied is if Kim gets the death penalty. The court days were stressful for Rogers.
“I have a heart condition and I have a pacemaker installed. I was brought in for a pacemaker check-up last week and they could tell from the pacemaker response on court days, the pacemaker was more responsive and working,” said Rogers. speak. “I can’t sleep, especially early in the morning.”
Save Kim!
Many people have shared this story on social media and Donations to help Rogers, but he couldn’t do much without the woman with a change of heart. One Twitter user even reached out to Gervais because he is a big animal advocate. He shared the article, hope it helps.
“This is sad and frustrating. Does anyone out there know how to save this dog? ‘ Gervais wrote on Twitter.
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The fundraiser is now closed, but people are still whispering to save Rogers’ dog. Kim and Rogers had been living a peaceful life before this incident, and they just wanted to get back to the way they were. Kim slept at the foot of Rogers’ bed and she won several local dog shows. She was such an important part of Rogers’ life, and he said he would miss her terribly if she dumped her.
Of course, no one is saying dog bites are okay, but most dog lovers agree that Kim and Rogers’ lives shouldn’t be ruined because of it, especially since Rogers is willing to do whatever it takes. necessary to keep Kim alive. Hopefully the court will listen to the pleas of Rogers’ supporters, including Ricky Gervais, so that Kim can continue to live next to her best friend.
Watch Rogers’ interview here:
