Truth Behind Rachel Leviss’ Dog Abandonment Story?

What is the truth behind Vanderpump Rules star Rachel Leviss abandoning her beloved pup, Graham at a shelter? It was just reported that she left him behind as he had behavioral issues. Since then, he has been reunited with her ex-fiance, James Kennedy who raised Graham since Rachel first got him as a graduation gift. Yet, is there more to the story? Read on for further details.

Truth Behind Rachel Leviss’ Dog Abandonment Story?

When Rachel Leviss’ pup, Graham was spotted on the Season 11 cast trip, fans were confused. How did he get there and more so, who was he with? He was next to James Kennedy who dated Rachel when she received Graham when she graduated from Sonoma State. However, when they called off their engagement at the end of Season 9, she seemed pretty adamant that James would have no place in Graham’s life. This broke the DJ’s heart especially when he learned that the pooch has been injured. Rachel did set up a meeting for James and Graham to reconnect but that was it.

After the Season 10 reunion at the end of March, Rachel Leviss entered a mental health treatment facility. She was there for over two months and just recently exited. Additionally, she was spotted for the first time walking around Arizona while the cast was in Lake Tahoe. It then came out that her dog had gone to a shelter and then the Vanderpump Dog Foundation learned of this. That was when they helped reunite Graham and James. This shocked so man that Rachel would do this but did she really?

According to ET, Rachel’s family is releasing a statement about the situation on her behalf. Her mother, Laura explained that Graham did have extreme behavioral problems. This was something that has been stated previously by Ariana Madix who shared that the pup had nipped her. Yet, she dismissed his attitude as Rachel was her close friend. In any case, Laura noted that Rachel did put Graham in classes. Then she went to treatment so Rachel’s parents watched him.

Life Or Death

Laura went on to claim that Graham bit her so severely, it led to extreme damage. It was suggested that he be put to sleep but she would not go that route. She ended up speaking with Rachel Leviss about taking Graham to California Doodle Rescue to help rehabilitate him. Unfortunately, he was just as bad there but the trainers were determined to make it so that Graham was docile enough to be rehomed. Graham went to a new home but was given back within days for allegedly biting.

That was when the CDR sought out Lisa Vanderpump’s help for financial assistance. Their goal was to get a different trainer but LVP offered up adoption instead. “California Doodle Rescue was told that Vanderpump Dogs would either rehabilitate him and place him in a good home or he could live on her property until his dying day. My daughter nor I ever dumped Graham and want nothing but the best for him,” Laura concluded. He has since been placed with James Kennedy and it seems that it is the perfect fit.

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