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Memphis, Tennessee — Anna Bolton faced one of dog owners worst fears – a run away dog and a dog on the other end of a gun.

In October 2009, Bolton’s beloved dog Bing was shot by Memphis Police Department during a response to a burglar alarm at her High Point Terrace home. Not only that, her other dog Violet got so frightened she took off and went missing for days. When Violet was found she had scrapes and her paw were raw from roaming the streets.

Bolton stated that vet bills for both dogs exceeded $1,000, a lot for a school teacher to pay.

City Attorney’s Officials rejected Bolton’s request for reimbursement stating that the city wasn’t negligent and ruled that the shooting of Bolton’s dog was “justified” Bolton later provided proof to the Wharton’s office with a recording from her alarm company proving the officers were warned that dogs were on the premises.

On Saturday morning however, Bolton got the shock of her life when she received a phone call from Mayor Wharton letting her know that the city will be paying the veterinary bill. Wharton also apologized to Bolton about the situation and that if he would have known, the request would never have been rejected.

“I think I really lucked out,” she says, “that this happened just after Mayor Wharton’s election. If it had happened under Mayor Herenton, nothing would have ever been done. I think Mayor Wharton’s doing an excellent job. I’ve always supported him and now, even more so.”

Bolton said Bing is doing fine and is acting like nothing ever happened. Violet however is much more skittish around strangers now.