[Shelby&Seymour]

First, above all, I am so very sorry about your loss. I can't imagine how awful you must feel. Time will heal....... and try to think about the blessing and fun that you shared with your little girl.

To hope that a dog be destroyed is something that I would NEVER do, although sometimes it is inevitable. I think that the dog is an innocent creature. The owner, who obvious didn't pay much attention to the dog (which also may be part of the reason for aggression... and no socializaton), was allowing the dog to roam unsupervised. (according to the post, it wasn't the 1st time the dog had been out). Go for the owner!!...He(or She) is to blame!!!...... Besides being compensated with $$$$, INSIST that an animal control officer do unexpected home visits!! Then they can check and see if the dog is being tended to OR allowed to roam outside alone! Make sure that they KNOW how important it is to you to be a responsible pet owner.... and emphasize it with every statement in court! ( I think that the judge would consider it admirable!!!)....