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adjusterjack
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Yes, you can sue.
But pets are treated as personal property just like a TV set. If you can replace a cat from the pound for $30 or $40 in fees that's all a court is likely to award you per cat.
A rare or exotic cat purchased from a pet store could go for more.
Some states are moving away from that doctrine and allowing damages for emotional distress. Connecticut is not one of them.
In 2002 a bill was proposed allowing for damages other than market value. It was not passed.
At best you might be awarded a few hundred for your cats and then you'd have the difficulty of collecting from somebody in prison.
Didn't you seek restitution as part of the criminal case?
But pets are treated as personal property just like a TV set. If you can replace a cat from the pound for $30 or $40 in fees that's all a court is likely to award you per cat.
A rare or exotic cat purchased from a pet store could go for more.
Some states are moving away from that doctrine and allowing damages for emotional distress. Connecticut is not one of them.
In 2002 a bill was proposed allowing for damages other than market value. It was not passed.
At best you might be awarded a few hundred for your cats and then you'd have the difficulty of collecting from somebody in prison.
Didn't you seek restitution as part of the criminal case?
adjusterjack
Super Moderator
My guess is he was sent to prison after killing the cats.
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