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In a dramatic turn of events, Emmerdale has confirmed that Piper, Belle Dingle’s beloved dog, is still alive! Last week, fans were left horrified as Tom King appeared to run over Piper in a fit of rage, leading to the assumption that he had killed the dog. Tom had claimed that Piper was dead after allegedly hitting her with his car, and then supposedly euthanized her at his veterinary clinic.

However, tonight’s episode of Emmerdale, airing on Wednesday, August 21, revealed a shocking twist: Piper is alive. In the previous scenes, Tom had accelerated his car towards Piper, making it look as though he had seriously injured her. He told Belle that he had found Piper on the road and vowed to do everything possible to save her. Initially, Belle believed Tom’s story, but it soon became clear that Tom was the one who caused Piper’s injuries.

Many fans had doubts about Piper’s death, noting that her death was not actually shown on screen and Belle did not look inside the casket at Piper’s funeral. As Tom continued his manipulative behavior, it was eventually exposed that Piper had been given to a new family. Tom deceitfully told the new owners that he had rescued Piper from an abusive situation—implying Belle was the abuser. He even reassured them that Belle would never find out Piper had been rehomed.

The storyline surrounding Piper’s supposed death has generated significant controversy, leading to numerous complaints. Previously, Tom had poisoned Piper to manipulate Belle into returning home from a mental health facility, further proving his manipulative nature. Following these events, Ofcom received a high volume of complaints from viewers distressed by the depiction of animal cruelty.

In response to the backlash, Emmerdale released behind-the-scenes footage to reassure viewers about Piper’s welfare and confirmed that the dog, played by actor Mini, was safe. Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw explained that the portrayal was intended to reflect real-life situations where pets are used as tools of control by abusers. She emphasized that the storyline aimed to raise awareness about the harsh realities of domestic abuse.

In upcoming scenes, viewers will see Tom continue his manipulative tactics in a desperate bid to regain control over Belle, putting Piper in further danger. Belle’s response to these disturbing actions could lead to a turning point in her recognition of Tom’s abuse and potentially prompt her to seek help.

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