Zl.30,000 fine judged too lenient for vet who killed pets in front of children

A vet in Wagrowiec accused of killing pet animals in front of children is facing more serious charges, having already been fined zl.30,000. Krzysztof N. put down some 70 dogs and cats on suspicion they had rabies, even though the owners had proper vaccination papers. The animals were all put down in front of the distressed owners, most of them children. The prosecutor protested against the original court ruling in the case, claiming the fine was too lenient. Now the court has decided to try Krzysztof N. on the more serious charge of violating the animal protection law. If found guilty, he can expect a much stiffer sentence. (Gazeta Wyborcza, p. 7) A.D.