Dutch Court Orders Seizure of Severely Overweight Dog Due to Neglect

A 67-year-old man from Haaksbergen, Netherlands, must part with his Labrador, Lizzie, after a court ruled the animal was suffering from severe overweight due to continuous overfeeding, deeming it neglect. The National Animal Welfare Inspection Service removed the dog following the ruling.

23 Apr, 17:43 — 23 Apr, 17:43

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Court seizes seriously overweight dog from Haaksbergen owner

The court ruled that a 67-year-old man from Haaksbergen had neglected his dog, Lizzie, by continuously overfeeding her, causing the Labrador to become severely obese.

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Rechter haalt hond met overgewicht uit huis in Haaksbergen: 'Verwaarlozing'

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Dutch Court Orders Seizure of Severely Overweight Dog Due to Neglect

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Rechter haalt hond met overgewicht uit huis in Haaksbergen: 'Verwaarlozing'

Court seizes seriously overweight dog from Haaksbergen owner

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