NJ-NY Interesting story regarding mandatory spay and neuter

Click on the link for the full story -

http://itchmo.com/read/man-trying-to-bail-his-dog-out-of-jail_20070626#more-1281

In brief,

" Pete Georgoutsos, who lives in New Jersey, was visiting friends in
Queens one night last month when someone broke into his truck. Spartacus
got loose and landed in a city animal shelter.

The shelter has refused to release the dog unless he is neutered, which
Georgoutsos has opposed.

A Brooklyn judge ruled in Georgoutsos' favor, but the city is appealing.
A hearing on the appeal will be held today. "

Can you imagine the expense to both the dog owner and the boro, in time
and money spent arguing this case in the courts? The effect on this dog
for being jailed needlessly? The opportunities for arbitrary
interpretation of the law by veterinarians and clerks? And, finally, the
utterly obscene control exerted over our personal rights?