by Andrew Zajac
A federal judge overseeing the case of the pit bulls in the Michael Vick dogfighting case has appointed Rebecca Huss, a law professor at Valparaiso University, as special master to look after the canine's interests.
Authorities have so far euthanized one of the 49 dogs currently in federal care in the case.
A filing released late Monday also asks the court to authorize spaying or nuetering the animals and implanting them with microchips to allow for tracking in the event they're lost or on the loose.
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One part of Huss's job will be to continue observation of the dogs to figure out the best living arrangements for them, and to determine which ones may have been too damaged by the dogfighting regimen and should be put down.
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Comments
It's spelled ValpAraiso University.
Posted by: Nicole | October 16, 2007 2:25 PM
I am hoping that Vick is made to cover all the costs of these poor animals, If he hasn't offered, hopefully he is made to by the court....
Posted by: Margaret Sikora | October 16, 2007 8:21 PM
Ms. Sikora; Vick's financial responsibility was settled at the plea agreement;
"8. RESTITUTION
Such costs may include, but are not limited to, all costs associated with the care of the dogs involved in that case, including if necessary, THE LONG-TERM CARE and/or the humane euthanasia of some or all of those animals as may be directed by the court in that case.
Posted by: Brian Uerlangier | October 16, 2007 10:58 PM