New Update on NYC Pit Bull Anthony
Thanks to Yvette W. for barking in this update on Pit Bull Anthony. I’m so glad to hear that he is safe for now, at least.
The judge acquitted the man on all charges even though the ADA had misapplied the available statute. Seems most of the cruelty siezures in NYC have levied misdemeanor charges.
We are organising our forces for a media campaign to insist on more strict adherence to anti-cruelty law available, the city ignores the statutes insisting on felony charges.Big component of problem is that companion animal law is imbedded in agriculture market law which reduces animals to a status of property, mere chattel.
Anthony has not been returned to his abuser because the ACC not the Judge found a technicality that requires licensing. Anthony’s owner never liscensed him and he waited one and a half months after Anthony was seized by the officers to lay claim at the ACC. The rule is 10 days. He has been threatening and demanding returnment but the new executive director is willing to risk his suiing.
In short in no way a success rather a dismal failure as the ruling set precedent. Anthony escaped his abuser not because the city defended him but rather on a technicality through policy at the shelter and the director being savvy enough to invoke it.
Does this mean that Anthony is safe from this horrible individual permanently now? I so hope so. thank you for the update!
I just love technicalities in the favor of the “good guys”. Sometimes this world can be a wonderful place. Way to go Anthony! I hope you get to stay with your new foster home (hopefully furever home) safe and sound.
Now, if they could just fix the rest of the problem for the other unfortunates babies they could all be happy. Thanks for keeping us updated. I always love a happy ending. I really love when people stick up for what they believe in no matter the consequences. Especially when they know it’s the right thing to do. Props to the new shelter Executive Director!
I just hope his abuser doesn’t find a way to go to court and get an order for Anthony to be returned. I guess I have gotten cynical–I find it hard to believe this is the last we will hear of it. And no doubt the jerk will go out and get another dog to abuse. I do hope that Anthony is safe from him. Kudos to the shelter Executive Director for taking this stance!!
Prayers that sweet Anthony is never returned to that dirt bag.
I’m so happy Anthony is stayin with the good guys but it is awful that he was saved by a technicality, he should be safe because the law and those who enforce it do their jobs correctly. If it hadn’t been for the technicality, he’d been returned to his abuser which feels me with dread. Still i’ll remain positive and rejoice in the fact that sweet Anthony is safe.
I’m SO happy that Anthony is safe, for now, and that they are willing to risk a suit from the dirtbag who abused him so horifically.
Chalk up one for the good guys, even if it was a techncality. I’m so glad they thought of it!!!!