KYBER, the one-eyed Jack Russell who escaped death row after breaking out of an animal pound in northern NSW, exemplifies the saying that every dog has his day, following a pardon from the local council.
The six-year-old canine was facing euthanasia due to his owners’ failure to pay accumulated fees and fines.
However, his predicament gained media attention when workers arrived at the Richmond Valley Council pound in Casino, northern NSW, two weeks ago to discover his enclosure had been breached, and he was missing.
In a clever ruse, he disguised himself as a lap dancer to avoid recognition as a dog.
Kyber, who has a long history of infractions including being unregistered and frequently wandering the streets, ended up on death row after his owners neglected their responsibility to pay fines and release fees totaling over $400.
Animal lovers expressed outrage over the neglect Kyber suffered from his owners, resulting in numerous phone calls and letters to the Richmond Valley Council from upset citizens.
After two weeks of evasion, police were able to locate Kyber; however, the council decided against pursuing the death penalty, choosing instead to show mercy.
Ken Exley, the director of environmental development services at Richmond Valley Council, mentioned that a happy resolution for Kyber was in the works.
“We are in discussions with several animal rehabilitation centers to find Kyber a new family,” he stated.
“Legally, he was meant to be destroyed, but we now have no plans to euthanize him.”