HERSHFANG, J.
This case asks us to determine whether a pet owner who declined to follow a veterinarian's recommendation that she euthanize her suffering, terminally ill dog may be charged with animal cruelty under G. L. c. 272, § 77. Because we conclude that the statute does not reach the defendant's conduct, we affirm the District Court judge...
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