And it's too bad it can't be considered justification. Our society is so addicted to punishment and revenge that we kill mentally disabled people who are the equivalent of young children. I can't tell you the number of times it has been crystal clear that a person was completely off their rocker, yet determined to be legally sane for purposes of trial and incarceration. While it makes me sick to my stomach that those poor dogs were so neglected that they likely died from it, and a third is in less than perfect shape, it seems something is seriously wrong with Murphy.  She was reported to have health problems and someone was concerned enough to call in for a welfare check. The police find her home in deplorable condition, w/2two dead dogs inside  No mention of what the dogs died from. They track her down at her office where she has been living with her 34d dog, who had urinated inside. What do the police do? Arrest her.  Do me a favor: Never ask the police to do anything for me. Ever.