Humane Society of the United States

If driving with your pet on your lap seems like a traffic law gray area, it's because it is. There's a few different things to consider.

It was an animal cruelty case that gained considerable attention almost two years ago in Central New York when a former town of Franklin man was arrested on animal abuse charges and running a dogfighting ring.

Azmat was issued appearance tickets and directed to appear in the Town of Franklin Court on Feb. 27