Aunt Theodora
Chirping
Michigan AG made opinion in August of 2021 that Ingham County Animal Control could not use dog laws for chickens and other farm animals. So ICAC started to use the Michigan Anti-cruelty laws for all vertebrates laws. Most Michigan animal owners have never read this law as they have no intention to be cruel to their pets. I have read the law and found several places where it is unconstitutional. Other sections are vague and ambiguous. Many pet owners of chickens are having their chickens seized without pre deprivation. Some pet owners are charged as felons. Few ever get their pets back. And pets are taken from their owners and homes and are traumatized. I encourage ever pet owner in Michigan to read this law. Complaints can be anonymous. One case the defendent was told he couldn't have flowers in front yard, only grass.
If ACO shows up at your door, be respectful but do not allow them to enter your house. Be careful what you say. Expect they may get a search warrant. Find an attorney. Be sure you have dogs licensed. Clean water for all animals. If you have chickens, definitely read the law.
If ACO shows up at your door, be respectful but do not allow them to enter your house. Be careful what you say. Expect they may get a search warrant. Find an attorney. Be sure you have dogs licensed. Clean water for all animals. If you have chickens, definitely read the law.