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Rappahannock County, but Luke said that just means dog owners cannot get in trouble for letting dogs roam. Dogs still have to wear a tag. i ^rrhat doesn't mean dogs can't get in trouble roaming” Luke said, adding that the county does hear complaints about dogs chasing pets and getting into trash. “Responsible owners of dogs need to keep in mind that their dogs can get themselves in trouble on other people's property."

-Judge Charles B. Foley heal'd Ludwig's case on Feb. 19. He also listened to testimony from Finchum and Dodson. Lewis was not present in court.

Foley did not decide on Feb. 19 whether Ludwig will receive jail sentence, a fine or both for the crimes. The decision will likely be made when Ludwig is due back in court on April 1.

Each misdemeanor animal cruelty charge carries a potential penalty of up to 12 months in jail and a $2,500 fine. Combined. Ludwig is facing up to two years in jail and $5,000 in fines for his two offenses.

"The judge kind of left it open," Luke said. “He said he did not feel he was going to impose a jail sentence, but he left it open

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