Michigan Veterinarian Found Guilty of Taking Homeless Man’s Elderly Dog

A Michigan veterinarian has been found guilty of misdemeanor larceny after a jury determined she unlawfully took a homeless man’s elderly dog. The case, which sparked widespread debate over animal welfare and ownership rights, concluded after jurors deliberated for only 45 minutes.

Dr. Amanda Hergunrider, who practices near Frankenmuth, faced charges after removing a 16-year-old pit bull named Benny from his owner in Grand Rapids last November. Hergunrider testified that she believed the dog was in poor health and needed urgent care, insisting her actions were motivated by compassion rather than theft.

According to testimony, Benny’s owner had tethered him to a U-Haul truck near Eastern Avenue and 28th Street while

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