Dog's DNA Testing Saves its life!

About two months ago, animal control officers got a call that a pit bull was on the loose. They located Lucey and brought her to the Salina Animal Shelter, holding her until they could get a professional opinion from a veterinarian. "I took a look at the dog and I said, ‘I'm sorry but this dog looks like it is majority pit bull,” said Veterinarian Karen Young. But a second opinion from a Veterinarian wasn’t enough for Cartwright. “People who love animals, they'll do anything to save their lives,” Cartwright said. “I was standing in the vet saying, ‘what else can we do, is there DNA?’ -- I was being sarcastic." But Young said yes and pulled blood from Lucey. She, along with Cartwright, was surprised by the results. "Everyone was wrong including me,” Cartwright said. - Click here for more details

Posted September 03, 2009

Angie cartwright said:

I am luceys owner thank you for sharing Luceys storie.To give you an update im still fighting for Luceys life we are headed for trial...sadly the city dosnt beleive that her DNA test i reliable? so if anyone hasany resources suggestions for our family it would greatly appreciated.My dogs life is in jeoprady.The citat one pint accepted the DNA and even refunded me all my cost i had to pay. We are devastated and need everyones help to prove that the DNA test are reliable.Thanks for your time.

Posted: February 23, 2010 at 08:44 PM