Summary
A Michigan veterinarian, Amanda Hergenreder, was sentenced to 10 days in jail for not returning a sick dog to a homeless man named Chris Hamilton. Hergenreder took the dog for treatment and refused to return it, leading to her conviction for misdemeanor larceny.
Key Facts
- Amanda Hergenreder, a veterinarian, was sentenced to 10 days in jail for refusing to return a dog to its owner.
- The dog, a 16-year-old pit bull mix, belonged to Chris Hamilton, a homeless man.
- Hergenreder treated the dog for health issues without its owner’s consent.
- She was convicted of misdemeanor larceny and must pay $1,000 in restitution.
- The dog was found tied to a truck in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Hergenreder claimed ethical duties as her reason for keeping the dog, who she renamed Biggby.
- A jury found her guilty, and the judge rejected a request for community service instead of jail time.
- Hamilton, the dog's owner, expressed that losing the dog felt like losing a part of himself.
