Arlington, VA – There is widespread outrage following the early euthanasia of a dog named Marley who was being held at Humane Rescue Alliance. Marley’s troubles began when she was out for a walk with her foster, Rachel Manu.

According to Manu, a Yorkshire terrier got away from its owner and ran at them, barking. She explains what transpired to Fox 5 News:

“I bend down to grab the other dog’s leash to pull her away and that’s when Marley was able to get around me and grab the other dog. The poor baby just wants to be loved and I think she got into protective mode when that provocation occurred.”

While reaching into Marley’s mouth to separate the dogs, Manu was injured, and the small dog sustained serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. Marley was sent to the shelter for a 10-day bite quarantine. The shelter indicated that Marley could have killed the little dog and she would likely be euthanized, but people were fighting to give her a chance to live.

In fact, during the quarantine holding period, a trainer and a non-profit rescue agency were secured for Marley…but there would be no second chances for the maligned dog.

On Sunday, a day before her quarantine was to end, the shelter decided to kill her. People fighting for Marley’s life broke the news:

The shelter has stated that killing Marley was a “difficult decision” and that Marley was put down because she was believed to be a danger to the public.

Rest in peace Marley.

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