Dog killing farmer sentenced
A Cornish farmer who shot his neighbour’s Collie, Jim, has received a community sentence.
Jim’s death came when the farmer found him on his property, apparently worrying his daughter’s pet rabbit, BBC News reports.
Liskeard Magistrates Court found the farmer guility of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal. Ordering him to pay
August 20th, 2009 at 12.39 pm
at first glance i thought it was outrageous to punish the farmer. but the rabbit was not livestock and the dog was not a dangerous breed but in his position i cant say i wouldnt do the same!