Ga. High Court Asked What a Dog Is Worth

Lawyers Elizabeth and Bob Monyak have asked the Georgia Supreme Court to consider its case alleging that their dachshund, Lola, died as a result of negligence by Barking Hound Village kennel. After a stay at Barking Hound Village, during which time the Monyaks allege Lola was given medication she was not meant to receive, the dog suffered kidney failure and ultimately died. The Monyaks sued, seeking to recoup some of the $67,000 they spent on veterinary and related expenses. Barking Hound Village denies the allegations, and disputes the value of the animal. “The purchase price of the dachshund was zero dollars, the rescue dog never generated revenue and nothing occurred during the Monyaks’ ownership of the dog that would have increased her market value,” the company wrote in a filing. “The mixed-breed dachshund had no special training or unique characteristics other than that of ‘family dog.’”