Britney Spears Out Of The Doghouse Over Pup's Broken Leg

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (August 27, 2007) � Almost as soon as she was in, Britney Spears is now out of the doghouse with the SPCA.

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals confirms to Access Hollywood they have dropped their investigation into Brit and her reportedly injured pup.

The SPCA has announced it was looking into reports Britney's dog had suffered a broken leg.

Spears' camp put the pooch patrol in touch with the singer's vet, who confirmed the dog had been properly treated for a mild fracture to one of its legs. Apparently, someone accidentally stepped on the dog when it made its way into one of Brit's closets.

Last week, the SPCA said they received complaints from people who had witnessed the condition of the dog. However, the reports seem to differ, with some saying the dog had broken its leg and wasn't being treated while others said the pup's leg was in a cast.

On Friday of last week, the SPCA sent a representative to Brit's house, but only a housekeeper was home, and since they did not have a warrant, they could not actually go inside and see the dog.

The rep asked that Britney contact the SPCA.

Meanwhile, Access Hollywood learned attorneys for Britney and Kevin Federline squared off in a Los Angeles courtroom on Monday morning.

A source tells Access that lawyer Dennis Wasser (the father of Brit's attorney Laura Wasser, who was unable to be there) requested a continuance in the heated custody battle with K-Fed.

The next hearing had been scheduled for September 17. No word yet if the continuance has been granted.

Over the weekend, Britney was pulled over for speeding by Highway Patrol in Los Angeles. However, after a brief conversation, she was let off with just a warning after reporetedly telling officers she was speeding because she was being chased by the paparazz

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