Petition To Release Portland Pit Bull Gains Steam

PORTLAND, CT — About two dozen people urged the Board of Selectman to let a mixed breed pit bull who attacked a dog walker two years ago go home and not be euthanized.

Rocky's attack sent a victim to the hospital in January 2016, according to the Middletown Press. He required stitches to his ankles, thighs and groin region.

Since then Rocky has been at the Portland pound while the state reviews the case.

Annabella Maruschock, 10, started a Change.org petition that has gathered more than 1,300 signatures.

"Dogs are unfairly euthanized for signs of aggression. Rocky is one example of this," Annabella wrote on the petition website.

"Rocky has been living in isolation in quarantine for over two years while a decision is being made regarding his fate. He doesn't need to be killed, just closely monitored in his yard and home," she said.