An Old Man Cut the Rope From a Freezing Mother Dog—But She Refused to Leave Until He Found What Was Hidden Beneath Her
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Chapter 27 - Dale’s Sentence
Dale showed no remorse during sentencing.
He described the dogs as property.
He argued that breeding was a business and the storm had caused the deaths, not him.
The judge rejected the claim.
“You tied a mother beside her puppies and left nature to perform the cruelty you were unwilling to admit.”
Dale received a lengthy prison sentence and a permanent ban on owning or working with animals.
Restitution funded veterinary treatment for the recovered dogs.
Rebecca testified.
Walter did not.
He believed the photographs and records said enough.
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When a reporter asked how he felt about the sentence, Walter answered:
“I hope people stop asking why the dog didn’t run and start asking why someone believed he had the right to tie her there.”
