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**Corryikilelet** · 06-26-2012, 09:45 PM

In MI we have dog bite laws that protect the dog owner in cases of trespassers and if the dog is protecting a human or property from a real threat. I don't know about NY. But I will say one thing, I have seen AC officers tell people in those type of situations that the dog HAD to be impounded and that the owner HAD to sign it over to AC for euthanasia or they would face charges. I have also heard of ACO's telling people that the dog in question is "now declared viscous and must be put down". That actually happened to a few people I've known over the years. The truth here is that only a judge can declare a dog viscous and order it be put down. But a lot of people believe anything someone in uniform says, are scared, aren't aware of their rights, and just allow the dog to be taken.

So, I'd say contact a lawyer and ask. Usually it's free to have a short phone conversation and you'll get better answers than you get online.

06-26-2012, 09:45 PM	#2
Corryikilelet Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 472 Senior Member	In MI we have dog bite laws that protect the dog owner in cases of trespassers and if the dog is protecting a human or property from a real threat. I don't know about NY. But I will say one thing, I have seen AC officers tell people in those type of situations that the dog HAD to be impounded and that the owner HAD to sign it over to AC for euthanasia or they would face charges. I have also heard of ACO's telling people that the dog in question is "now declared viscous and must be put down". That actually happened to a few people I've known over the years. The truth here is that only a judge can declare a dog viscous and order it be put down. But a lot of people believe anything someone in uniform says, are scared, aren't aware of their rights, and just allow the dog to be taken. So, I'd say contact a lawyer and ask. Usually it's free to have a short phone conversation and you'll get better answers than you get online.
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