Pitbull Attack on Chihuahua: Owner Seeks Justice Amidst DA Inaction

The Attack on Penny

• 💔 Penny, a chihuahua, was attacked by two pitbulls, leaving her owner, Lauren Claus, to seek justice.
• 😔 Despite the severity of the attack, the owners of the pitbulls have not been prosecuted and have not paid fines.

Legal Avenues and Obstacles

• ⚖️ A crucial development is that the pitbulls' owner had a prior order to muzzle them, the violation of which could constitute a misdemeanor.
• ❓ However, there is a report that no one wants to pursue prosecution, with the district attorney's office reportedly deeming it a low priority.
• 🚫 The argument that dogs are merely 'property' is being challenged, with claims that cruelty laws were also violated.

Seeking Accountability

• 📢 Claus and her attorney, Kenneth Phillips, are pushing for action, frustrated by the lack of response from the prosecutor's office.
• 🏛️ Phillips highlights that a judge should have held a hearing within 5 days of a report regarding dangerous dogs, and that witnesses were permitted to file their own reports.
• ❓ The current situation leaves them questioning why a crime committed is not being met with any legal action.