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Veterinarian Convicted for Stealing Homeless Man's Dog

9/27/2025

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In western Michigan, veterinarian Amanda Hergenreder was convicted of larceny for not returning a dog to homeless owner Chris Hamilton.
Hergenreder took ailing pit bull mix Biggby to her clinic for treatment last November.
She cited ethical duties and dog's lack of licensing as reasons for not returning him.
Biggby was euthanized in July for health issues; Hamilton remains grieving.

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Story summary

In western Michigan, veterinarian Amanda Hergenreder was convicted of larceny for not returning a dog to homeless owner Chris Hamilton.
Hergenreder took ailing pit bull mix Biggby to her clinic for treatment last November.
She cited ethical duties and dog's lack of licensing as reasons for not returning him.
Biggby was euthanized in July for health issues; Hamilton remains grieving.