Woman adopts dog after witnessing its previous owner drag it by the leash
By Michelle Meredith, Madilyn Destefano
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ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Florida (WESH) — Alyssa Clark was driving when she saw an innocent dog being dragged down the sidewalk.
Now, that same dog, Willow, is the queen of Clark’s house in Altamonte Springs.
“He had her lifted by the leash that was tied around in a knot around her throat,” Clark said. “Her front paws were dangling off the ground, and he was dragging her down the street.”
Clark pulled over and asked if she could buy the dog from the owner, Robbie Dodoll, for $400. However, he declined her offer.
She then asked if she could give the dog some water, and when he said no, some of the neighbors rallied together to get the police involved.
Dodoll wasn’t interested in talking to the police and found himself later arrested. Willow, on the other hand, found herself at Seminole County Animal Services.
Clark couldn’t stand the thought and couldn’t shake Willow from her mind.
On Monday, Oct. 7, Clark officially adopted Willow, and they’ve been best friends ever since.
“She loves to be held, she loves to give kisses,” Clark said. “There’s no anger in her. It’s like she totally forgot about that guy and everything she went through.”
All she needed was some love.
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