Notorious Austin Pup, Neville, is Free From Euthanasia

Neville the dog‘s pardon is complete.

After biting a child in September, the rescue dog became one of Austin’s most famous canine residents. When a judge ordered Neville to be euthanized was ordered, an online petition to save the dog received around 200,000 signatures.

Eventually, he was granted a stay of destruction, but wasn’t immediately returned to Austin Pets Alive.

As of Tuesday, Austin Pets Alive gained full custody of the dog and he’s back up for adoption.

But it’s not that simple: Neville’s got some baggage.

Adopting the dog comes with strict legal requirements for Neville’s future owner, detailed in an adoption form here.

The main stipulation is that Neville cannot be adopted by any family that has children. Neville’s owner must also agree to keep Neville on a leash or inside at all times, is committed to put Neville through behavior training and will have to carry a $100,00 liability insurance policy.

[Photo courtesy of Austin Pets Alive]