The case involving the seizure of nearly 40 pit bull dogs last October went before a judge Friday.

The dogs, most of them puppies, were taken by police on Boltin Street.

The owner of the dog learned in court that 25 have already been euthanized.

Now his attorney said he is fighting to have the remaining pit bulls returned to the owner.

"It's our belief the court should not release these animals back into the public as they are dangerous and vicious animals," Montgomery County prosecutor Jon Scott said.

Judge Jeffrey Froelich delayed making a decision, saying he wants to research the case further.

There has not been another hearing date set yet.

Meanwhile, the 13 remaining pit bulls are being kept at the Montgomery County Resource Center.

marcia.ehlers@whiotv.com