Does a civil forfeiture proceeding brought by the government against an animal require the clear and convincing standard of proof?

1. Does a civil forfeiture proceeding brought by the government against an animal require the clear and convincing standard of proof? 1 LIST OF ALL PARTIES AND PROCEEDINGS IN STATE COURT 1. All State Court Parties: Nina Elmendorf-Steele, Petitioner, Owner of dog Rubie In Pro Se 8966 Meadow Lane Berrien Springs, Michigan49022 Counsel Celeste M. Dunn, PLC Celeste M. Dunn, Esq. P.O. Box 230 Clarkston, MI 48347 (248) 701-3467 State Appellate Counsel for Petitioner Tricia Smith, Esq. 60296 M 62 Cassopolis, MI 49031 Trial Counsel for Petitioner Respondent Robert Pounders, Berrien County Animal Control Counsel Joshua Starr, Esq. Berrien County Prosecutors Office 811 Port Street St. Joseph, MI 49085 Trial and Appellate Counsel for Respondent li 2. All State Court Proceedings: Trial Court: The Honorable Donna B. Howard, 5th Judicial District Court, Berrien County, Michigan. Trial Court Disposition: Judgment of forfeiture to euthanize dog Rubie entered in favor of the Robert Pounders, Berrien County Animal Control. September 10, 2021 Order.