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Dogs are rarely seen inside the state capitol, but today… Dolly, a pit-bull and former fighting dog attended a news conference outside the House Chamber in an effort to keep fighting dogs from being euthanized.

Current Florida law calls for dogs seized from fighting rings to be put down. State Senator Norman and Representative Luis Garcia are pushing legislation that would change that. Norman says their bill would require animal control officials to conduct an individual assessment to determine if the dogs are actually dangerous before they’re put down.

“As you can see if dogs are treated right, they’re like man’s best friend, lady’s best friend; they’re just absolutely wonderful creatures,” said Norman.

Dolly is one of 500 dogs seized from the largest fighting bust in U.S. history. Her owner says she’s proof not every victimized dog is a threat.