Dear Editor,In response to your story about Vermont English Bulldog Rescue (I am the founder of the rescue):I could not have asked for better legal representation for myself, my family and for the rescue. I say that not because we prevailed, but rather because good lawyering — based on fact, matched with the law and executed with integrity and honesty — won out. This journey has been long and painful. It exacted a cost personally that can never be repaired. Additionally, it showed me a grim side of human nature that I want to unsee but can’t. READ MORE The other side would like to be seen as just average folks defending their rights, nothing more. That is a small piece of the equation and, in and of itself, valid. However, real intent is determined by the size of the weapon used in that defense. Theirs was a finely honed sword swung in a sweeping and cataclysmic manner to extract the most damage, not just to the rescue, but to me personally. This was a David-and-Goliath situation from day one.The fact that Vermont English Bulldog Rescue not only survived, but thrived, in the face of it is testament to the work that we do. The scars that I and my family carry will not fade so quickly.David won nonetheless.Dawna PederzaniWillistonRead the story on VTDigger here: Dawna Pederzani: In response to the court ruling in favor of Vermont English Bulldog Rescue.