Wanted his dog killed and buried with him.

His family prevented that from happening. But here was his thinking and he’s anything but an abuser of animals. He thought his dog would die of grief on his grave because this particular dog could not handle it when he went away. He’s had 50 dogs throughout his life and says there is nothing more beautiful than a dog and that there is nothing more pure than a dog’s love. In fact, he’s now buried in a cemetery on his property that is set up for many of his dogs resting place and now his. Also, there is a chapel next to it.

I doubt he hurt his pets. I think he was just a bit mental, very old, a little too attached to that pet.

A pet's life should never be conditioned upon the life of a human being. Whether it was a result of negative public sentiment or basic decency, M. Delon's family made the right choice.