Dog Accused of Biting Vanessa Carlton Saved from Death

A dog was  accused of attacking Vanessa Carlton in May reportedly spared from death after the pet's owner showed evidence of the teeth marks on the singer's leg did not match those of the pooch.

The "A Thousand Miles" hitmaker was jogging along her father's home  in Shohola, Pennsylvania when a pitbull reportedly escaped through its owner's electric fence and bit the star's flesh.

Carlton sustained five puncture wounds on her leg and had to be treated by medics for the injury. The singer filed a formal complaint with regional dog law enforcement officers against the animal suspect, identified as nine-month-old Bella, and the case went to trial on Thursday, July 8.

Bella's owner argued Carlton's bite marks could not have been caused by her puppy and presented forensic experts in doggy dentistry and behavior to prove her point. The judge honored the owner's claim and ruled Bella did not have to be put down and could instead return home.

Carlton, who attended the court proceedings, did not comment on the decision.