My Neighbor is Putting His Dogs In Harms Way
My neighbor puts his two collies in the back of his pickup and drives them everywhere. This seems very dangerous. Is he doing anything illegal? I don’t want to cause him any trouble, but I am concerned about the safety of the dogs.
David Miami, Florida
David, I understand your concern, but I am not sure if he is doing anything wrong.
You might look at this statute
Florida Statute 828.12 et seq.
(1) A person who unnecessarily overloads, overdrives, torments, deprives of necessary sustenance or shelter, or unnecessarily mutilates, or kills any animal, or causes the same to be done, or carries in or upon any vehicle, or otherwise, any animal in a cruel or inhumane manner, is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or by a fine of not more than $5,000, or both.
It is unclear to me as to whether or not this is “cruel or inhumane”, since unfortunately many people also foolishly ride in the back of open pickups.
It would be up to your local prosecutor to pursue this issue.
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