Stop the forcing of de-barking dogs

This judge is forcing families to either give up their family pets or have them de-barked by having their throats cut and vocal boxes cut out! This needs to be stopped. Unless the dogs has a life threatening condition that requires this surgery , it is inhumane and the dogs can be muzzeled, at night if the barking is that much of an issue with the neighbors.

Re: Article : Arkansas:
Sherwood - A Judge has ordered Jason Clearman of Sherwood dog's vocal cords be removed to stop the barking that is allegedly disrupting his neighbor. This story may be hard for animal lovers to hear. As a solution to barking, rather than a bark collar, Judge Butch Hale has ordered three dogs to have their vocal cords removed.

(Jason Clearman, Sherwood)
"He's ordering our dogs to have their vocal cords cut out of their throat."

Jason Clearman has lived in Sherwood for a little over six months. He says his troubles began with his neighbor who complained the indoor dogs made too much noise when left outside.

(Clearman)
"We've talked to our other neighbors and none of them seem to have a problem.

After a court battle the decision to have the cords removed by March 31 was handed down.

(Clearman)
"My stomach started churning to be honest with ya. To me it's inhumane for that procedure. There are other things you can do other than cutting the vocal cords out."

Channel Seven’s Michelle Rupp spoke with Judge Hale, who cannot comment on this case. As for the neighbors involved, Channel Seven's calls were not returned.

Clearman says he'd rather give the dogs away than have the procedure. ABC NEWS May 5, 2005