Just two days after adopting a ‘sweet’ dog from a Los Angeles shelter, a woman became the victim of a vicious attack.
Kristin Wright, 75, adopted four-year-old Valerio in August 2022 after seeing an ad for the gray pit bull on social media.
‘I’m Valerio and I’m the best boy ever,’ read one of the posts. ‘I love to play. I love snuggling and I’ll let you put costumes on me.’
The South LA shelter where Valerio was held for more than a year said he was ‘sweet’ despite some ‘behavioral issues,’ the Los Angeles Times reported.
Multiple social media posts pleading to save the dog from euthanasia failed to describe his violent past.
And just days after adoption, the ‘sweet’ dog attacked Wright, breaking her right arm and peeling the skin off of her left.
As a result, Wright and her husband sued the city, leading to a $3.25 million settlement in November.
Her attorney told the outlet that the situation was entirely avoidable.