Traditionally, the courts have held that wrongful death or injury of a dog or other animal was essentially no different than damages to other property. Earlier this month, an appeals court in a Texas case held that a suit could proceed adding sentimental value to wrongful loss of a pet.
Things could get interesting...it may actually become profitable to have the cops shoot your dog.
7 posted on 11/29/2011 1:24:17 PM PST by Joe 6-pack
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