SANFORD, Fla. -- A Central Florida pet rescuer said she feels threatened by a Texas woman who wants to adopt a two-legged puppy and feature the special-needs dog in a movie.

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PHOTOS: 2-Legged Puppy

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Pet Rescue By Judy in Sanford contacted Jude Stringfellow about adopting the puppy because Stringfellow already owns an adult two-legged dog named Faith who has been featured on national television.

An adoption date of Feb. 2 was agreed upon but now there is now concern about the puppy's safety in making trip to Texas.

Stringfellow, who wants to name the puppy Tanker, said the puppy needs to begin training as soon as possible so the dog can learn to walk on its hind legs.

Judy Sarullo said Stringfellow sent her threatening e-mails shortly after being told of Walker's concerns about the dog traveling to Texas, one of which said "to not go through with this plan could be damaging to your center to say the very least."

Stringfellow also sent an e-mail to Sarullo that said "my attorney is Michael Jackson's attorney and Larry Birkhead's attorney."

Local 6 News uncovered a Web site that said "Tanker will play the puppy version of Faith in a movie Stringfellow is working on about her dog."

Sarullo said she was initially OK with the puppy being used in the movie -- if it inspired others to help pets.

She now says the deal is a distraction.

"Do the right thing. Use all this energy and talent that Jude has and connections she has (to) help the animals," Walker said.

Sarullo said she plans to allow Stringfellow to adopt the puppy when Sarullo feels it is ready to travel. But Sarullo said every adoptive owner must go through an application process, so Stringfellow has to qualify first.

When asked if she was planning on filing a lawsuit against Sarullo, Stringfellow told Local 6 News that she will leave all of her options open.

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