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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ed White

Michigan veterinarian who refused to return ailing dog to homeless man to spend 10 days in jail

Veterinarian Dog Dispute - (Amanda Hergenreder)

A Michigan veterinarian was sentenced to 10 days in jail Monday for refusing to return a dog to a homeless man after finding the ailing pit bull mix tied to a truck.

Amanda Hergenreder's lawyer asked for 120 hours of community service for the misdemeanor larceny conviction. But Grand Rapids Judge Angela Ross said jail was more appropriate for her, plus $1,000 in restitution.

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