Thanks for your note. Phineas’ story sounds truly awful on a number of levels, but I can’t help thinking that–as this is a comment to my post on Jill Rappaport being a guest on “Talking Animals”–that you must really intend this information for her.

After all, she is television reporter who has a national platform, with the “Today” show & “NBC Nightly New,” while I host a radio show in Tampa.

So it seems impractical for me to contact Mr. Simon, or otherwise pursue this matter. But I urge you to contact Ms. Rappaport to do so, and wish you–& Phineas–the best of luck with this. Thanks.
Kind Regards,
Duncan

There is a situation in Salem, Missouri that I would like to make you aware of. A yellow Labrador named Phineas was unjustly sentenced to be euthanized by the City for allegedly being vicious. Hundreds of thousands of dog/animal lovers from around the country and the world have been following Phineas’ plight. This Thursday, October 17th, a hearing had been scheduled wherein Phineas might very well have been ordered to be set free. We were all anxiously awaiting this hearing and hoping for the best.

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The attorney’s name is Joseph P. Simon and you can contact him through his Facebook page at Joseph P. Simon Law LLC.

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