Chapter 11I wondered who Herendon had in his back pocket. He was fined a hundred dollars. In spite of the numerous injuries the kitten had received, and since he hadn’t harmed Marti, General Custer was given a reprieve. He had to be muzzled whenever he left the house, even if it was just to do his business in the backyard, but he wouldn’t have to be euthanized.
Aside from her emotional value to us, Jasmine had been worth seven hundred fifty dollars.
Herendon tried to approach me after the hearing. “Matheson—”
“Listen to me, Herendon. Get that goddamned fence repaired and keep that dog of yours away from my property line. I don’t care if you kennel him or run him on a tether. If he comes anywhere near my family, and that includes the cats and Dog Three, I swear to God I’ll shoot him! Do
