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AURORA, Ind. — A deceased woman’s will states that upon her death, her dog should be euthanized, cremated and buried with her.

Connie Lay died in November and her will stipulated that her dog Bella should die shortly after she did.

Since the story came out, many have taken to Twitter and used the hashtag #SaveBella.

https://twitter.com/FOX19LisaHutson/status/544716156968656896

The other option was to send Bella to an animal shelter in Utah, but if that is not possible or too expensive, she said Bella should be put down.

Attorneys say the decision will be made by one of Lay’s friends.

Lay reportedly said Bella was aggressive and a veterinarian had recommended Bella be euthanized, according to WCPO-9 in Cincinnati.

“When (Lay) died, she died at her home and the dog was in there. No one could enter the house because they were concerned the dog would attack,” said Doug Denmure, Lay’s attorney.

PAWS of Dearborn County Humane Center in Lawrenceburg, Ind., is currently taking care of the dog and released a statement.

“You may have seen the news story regarding Bela (sp), the German Shepherd dog being housed at PAWS Humane Center. We would like to take a moment to clarify the circumstances of Bela’s (sp) stay at our center. Legally, Bela (sp) is considered the property of the estate of the deceased person and not PAWS Humane Center. He is only being housed and cared for at our center while legal proceedings with the estate are being finalized. PAWS has no legal right or control over his outcome. Bela (sp) will not be euthanized at our facility, either by PAWS staff or the Dearborn County Animal Control Officers. If a euthanization decision is reached by the estate, then it will be the responsibility of the estate to make those arrangements elsewhere. We appreciate your care and concern for Bela (sp) and all of the animals in Dearborn County.”