Alan Weisenberg’s old pet Chihuahua was confiscated by Animal Control, and later died. He is now being charged with cruelty to animals for letting it live so long.
... under what circumstances a dog owner could be legally compelled to put his pet down, and were surprised to learn the answer is “none.” If a dog is violent the state can confiscate and destroy it, but the owner’s not obliged to do so. Therefore, if Jones tried forcing Weisenberg to euthanize the dog, she far overstepped her authority as an Animal Control officer.
http://www.hartfordadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=5398
http://www.animalcontrolwatch.com/ct-dead-dog-blues
