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Oracle of DelphiPuppy Gets Restraining Order
September 5th 2006 06:23
Restraining Orders are court orders that prevent one party from carrying on a particular activity. If that party fails to comply, he or she may face a number of legal consequences such as prison time and fine payments.
We often hear about A-listers getting restraining orders against stalkers and survivors of domestic violence obtaining protection from their abusive partners. But did you know that animals may be granted restraining orders too?
A fluffy, little white puppy known as Bebe was recently granted a protection order by a New York Judge after being severely abused by his owner’s friend.
Derek Lopez left his bichon frisé in the care of mate Frederick Fontanez trusting that the dog would be safe. But when he returned home after a day at work, Bebe appeared bruised, badly beaten and was constantly whimpering. In court, a veterinarian provided expert evidence that the tiny dog had been repeatedly hit and kicked.
During his arraignment, Mr Fontanez was informed that his actions constituted animal abuse. Recognising his own wrongful act and showing remorse, he was released on the condition that he stay at least 100 yards away from Bebe and his owner at all times.
Meanwhile, Bebe is in good care and is being nursed back to health.
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We often hear about A-listers getting restraining orders against stalkers and survivors of domestic violence obtaining protection from their abusive partners. But did you know that animals may be granted restraining orders too?
Blooming Rose Bud, owned by Mr Spiers. Photo by Sannse at the City Of Birmingham Championship Dog Show, 29 August 2003*
A fluffy, little white puppy known as Bebe was recently granted a protection order by a New York Judge after being severely abused by his owner’s friend.
Derek Lopez left his bichon frisé in the care of mate Frederick Fontanez trusting that the dog would be safe. But when he returned home after a day at work, Bebe appeared bruised, badly beaten and was constantly whimpering. In court, a veterinarian provided expert evidence that the tiny dog had been repeatedly hit and kicked.
During his arraignment, Mr Fontanez was informed that his actions constituted animal abuse. Recognising his own wrongful act and showing remorse, he was released on the condition that he stay at least 100 yards away from Bebe and his owner at all times.
Meanwhile, Bebe is in good care and is being nursed back to health.
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* Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.2 or any later version published by the Free Software Foundation; with no Invariant Sections, no Front-Cover Texts, and no Back-Cover Texts. Subject to disclaimers.
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