Police say smiling dog in selfie must leave community

WATERFORD, Mich. -- The fight is on in a Detroit suburb to keep a pet owner from losing his dog.

Diggy, also known as Sir Wiggleton became a social media sensation after his new owner, Dan Tillery, posted a picture of the two smiling on adoption day.

When Waterford police got wind of the picture they called Diggy's owner to say the dog was not allowed in the community because he was a pit bull.

The police said they have an ordinance that has a zero tolerance for full and partial pit bulls.

But Diggy's owners and a member of the animal rescue Diggy was adopted from said he is an American Bulldog.

"Not only did we make sure his paper work said American Bulldog, we also called the city and said, 'What are your restrictions on American Bulldogs?'" Kristina Rinaldi from the Detroit Dog Rescue said.

Diggy's owner said he's hopeful that everything will work out and only wants to keep his dog.

Police say Diggy can stay if he checks out with a vet that they choose.