The organization known as PETA or People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has settled a lawsuit with an Accomack family for euthanizing their dog.
The Salisbury Daily Times reports the agreement requires PETA to pay out $49-thousand to the family in addition $2-thousand to the local SPCA in honor of the Chihuahua.
The family had sued for $7-million.
Wilber Zarate sued the organization for raking the dog from a mobile home park and terminating its life before the 5-day grace period in 2014.
The Daily Times reports that Zarate claims that it was part of broader policy that euthanizes animals including those that are healthy.
PETA denies the charge and says euthanizing the dog was a “terrible mistake”.
