14 DAY TRIAL // The other day, a talk show host for a Denver television station, Kyle Dyer, was bit on the lip by a Dogo Argentino while trying to kiss him, live on air. Fresh reports suggest that Max, the Argentinian Mastiff, won't be put down.
As we also reported shortly after shocking video of the incident emerged online (see the second video embedded at the end of the article), Max the dog was a “guest” on Dyer's show after becoming a national star.
The day before, he'd fallen into the frozen waters of a lake and had been saved by a brave firefighter. His story and footage of his rescue made him a star.
Dyer invited the firefighter, Max and his owner on the show to talk about the miraculous mission that saved him, and she kept petting Max throughout the interview.
At the end of it, she leaned in for a kiss, which is when the dog attacked her and bit her on the lip. She's had reconstructive surgery and has been released from hospital.
While Dyer is recovering at home, there's a lot of talk and debating on whether Max should be put down for attacking Dyer.
As Doug Kelley, the Director of Denver Animal Care and Control, where Max is now held in quarantine, sees it, the animal is safe and will probably be released to his owners after 10 days.
His statement is in the first video below.
At the same time, Max's owners have also issued a statement on the shocking incident, aiming to set the record straight: the dog does not have a history of violence, he is vaccinated and was probably still in shock when he attacked.
“Max is current in his vaccinations. Max has no history of aggression. Max is a gentle, loving, family dog. Max is well mannered and obedient and he hardly barks,” the owners say.
“This incident truly is unfortunate and does not reflect Max’s disposition towards people,” they add.
They also promise never to take out Max in a public space without a leash, and send their best wishes to Dyer, together with their heartfelt apology for the events of the other day.
