Sak and Snickers: The reunion
The story is far from over — and there’s still a lawsuit to be resolved — but Snickers the pitbull is back for now in Aurelia, Iowa.
The dog, who helps former Chicago police officer Jim Sak cope with the effects of a stroke, was reunited with him Thursday after a two week absence.
Aurelia ordered Snickers out of town because of its ban against pit bulls, and after a city council vote to not make an exception to the rule for Sak.
Sak says, “He’s a part of me. This right side don’t work, but he does.”
A federal judge ruled that Sak can keep his dog in Aurelia until Sak’s lawsuit is decided.
Posted by jwoestendiek December 31st, 2011 under Muttsblog, videos.
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Comment from Anonymous
Time December 31, 2011 at 10:41 am
Hooray for Mr Sak & Snickers! I’m so sorry they were put through this horrible ordeal by close minded BSL! Thanks goes to Mr Sak for his decades of service to our country! I hope the New Year is a better one for him & his buddy Snickers!