The National Animal Welfare Inspection Service (LID) removed Lizzy from the man's home, and a judge today ruled that the dog cannot be returned. During the hearing, the judge told the man: 'You knew the risks and you continued to feed her.' The judge emphasized that Lizzy's welfare is now the priority and stated he could not bring himself to return the dog to the owner. The inspection service had made multiple intervention attempts over recent years to address the dog's severe obesity and declining health condition.