Rebecca Cross , a mother - of - one and military veteran from Maryland , expressed outrage at British dog abuse last weekend . She was filmed picking up five - year - old Scottish terrier Knopa by tail . controversy led to online petition which accused Crufts of ' turning blind eye ' Organizers allegedly warned her about handling but will not remove title . controversy amid allegations that six dogs were poisoned at a famous show .
Rebecca Cross , a mother-of-one and military veteran from Maryland , caused outrage at British dog show last weekend . She was filmed picking up five-year-old Scottish terrier Knopa by tail . Footage led to online petition which accused Crufts of 'turning blind eye ' Organizers allegedly warned her about handling but will not remove title . Comes amid allegations that six dogs were poisoned at world famous show .