Quote from Lieutenant Disher in Mr. Monk and the Dog
Adrian Monk: I'm so worried about Shelby. She's been acting strangely. Look at her. She hasn't eaten all day. Lieutenant Disher: Maybe she witnessed the murder. She saw Dewitt kill Amanda and now he's afraid that she'll identify him. Adrian Monk: How? Lieutenant Disher: She could bark at him. Captain Stottlemeyer: Randy, as far as I know, in the state of California, dogs are not allowed to testify in open court. Lieutenant Disher: Maybe Dewitt's afraid they'll change the rule. Captain Stottlemeyer: What, change the rule against dogs testifying in court? Lieutenant Disher: You know, one of those referendums. It is California. Captain Stottlemeyer: You want to know how tired I am? I'm so tired, I don't know if that even makes any sense.