Judge had to look at Google to find out what a Prairie dog was

[Liberal_in_LA]

??? Do Americans not know what Prairie dogs are? I have to say - first I've heard of keep them as pets

Davie man facing animal cruelty charge for killing prairie dog with a kick

A pet prairie dog is dead and its owner, who wanted the rodent-like animal gone, is now sitting in jail on Tuesday morning facing animal cruelty charges.

A pet prairie dog is dead and one of its owners, who wanted the rodent-like animal gone, is sitting in jail Tuesday facing animal cruelty charges.

Pedro Godales, 26 of Davie, was arrested Monday after he allegedly tossed a cage containing two pet prairie dogs against a wall and, later, fatally kicking one of them.

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On Tuesday, Godales appeared before Broward County Judge John "Jay" Hurley, who said he had to look up on Google to find out what a prairie dog was. He described the pet "like a squirrel" and said the incident was not accident. Hurley set Godales' bond at $7,500.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/fl-prairie-dog-cruelty-20110719-6,0,1101451.story