I'm sure you can find anything if you look hard enough. I don't understand how what happened in VA has to do with this story.
I've heard the Humane Society left a note on Mr. Thomas' windshield, to let him know what happen to his dog. He was so traumatized, 2 days later the Humane Society had to track him down at one of his favorite restaurants. He hadn't even contacted them about the dog he can't live without.
Everybody is jumping to conclusions without hearing the whole story. The Humane Society even had to hire security because of all the threats they've been receiving.
I can't help but wonder, if it wasn't for the press coverage, if the lawyer would have still taken the case.