No matter what happens, dogs are part of the family. We can always see the good in our furry friends, which is why most dog parents strive to train their puppies. However, the world doesn’t always see our dogs as the angels we know and love. And when it comes to Pit Bulls, many people assume the worst is quicker than with any other dog.
Toya Stewart’s Pit Bull Hazel has some aggression issues towards strangers, but the dog is a sweetheart around her loved ones. Instead of giving Stewart a chance to train Hazel and keep her out of trouble, the city orders the dog to be exterminated. So Stewart took it upon himself to solve the problem.
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Hazel was only two months old when Stewart brought her home. The dog has been there during many struggles in her life, including an abusive relationship and homelessness. Hazel has always been a lovely dog to her family, but sadly, she bit the postman and a small dog.
After several biting incidents, Hazel is considered dangerous in Oklahoma City. She was ordered to die, so the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Foundation took her away. Stewart did not deny Hazel’s actions, but instead said the dog was meant to be protective. As with most dogs, additional training can be helpful.
“She doesn’t deserve it, and they know that I love her,” Stewart said. Why would you kill someone that someone loves so much?
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So, instead of letting his dog die, Stewart decided to try to save it. She used a drone to look at the animal shelter’s property, and then she broke in. After two failed attempts, she successfully rescued Hazel. She broke a window and pry open the kennel door to free the dog. She then ducked under the fence outside, with Hazel following her.
“I don’t want to break any laws, I don’t want to harm anyone, I just want my dog,” Stewart said.
Heartbreaking Truth
Stewart had to stay a few more days with Hazel at home before the police found them. They bring Hazel back to the shelter and put Stewart in jail. No charges have been filed.
“I couldn’t let her die like that,” Stewart said. “I had to let her know that I did my best for her.”
Hazel was still killed by order of the judge despite all of Stewart’s efforts. Stewart was heartbroken that they didn’t take her body for burial. She will soon face charges, but all she can think about now is the death of her dog.
Regardless of the tragic outcome, Stewart says she’d do it all over again in a heartbeat. She has shown Hazel that she will do anything to save her and that any extra time spent with her dog is worth it. Some people may not understand her dedication to her furry friend, but many dog parents would do the same if they were in her situation.
