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Case ID: 4865
Classification: Shooting
Animal: dog (non pit-bull)
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Animal was offleash or loose
Abuse was retaliation against animal's bad behavior
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Tuesday, May 31, 2005

County: Franklin

Disposition: Convicted

Defendant/Suspect: Glenn Smith

Glenn Smith shot a neighbor's dog after the dog attacked and killed his family's cat. Smith was convicted of a misdemeanor and fined 30 dollars.

Animal welfare advocates say prosecutors should have pursused felony charges. They mention the so-called T-Bone law -- which makes injuring or killing an animal a felony in some circumstances.

Franklin County prosecutors say they pursued the case as a misdemeanor after consulting the attorney general's office.

References

  • WAVY - June 24, 2005

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