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Evansville commission stands by restrictions in 'Axel' dangerous-dog appeal after preliminary hearing
Summary
After a preliminary hearing before Judge Massey, the Evansville Animal Control and Education Commission agreed Aug. 16 to stand by its prior restrictions on 'Axel,' a 4-year-old hunting dog, and will provide the court with the commission's rationale ahead of a possible Oct. 2 final hearing.
The Evansville City Animal Control and Education Commission on Aug. 16 said it will stand by the restrictions it placed earlier on “Axel,” a 4‑year‑old hunting dog involved in attacks on other animals, after a preliminary court hearing in the appeal.
The decision followed a verbal update that Judge Massey had questioned the commission—s prior prohibition on 14‑ and 16‑year‑olds walking the dog and had indicated a willingness to consider judicial revision. Greg Freiberger, the owner—s attorney, informed the commission of the hearing and that a final hearing is set for Oct. 2 at 8:30 a.m. if further evidence is required.
The commission reviewed a veterinarian—s letter…
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