This case doesn't mean anything about either Chinese are weak or strong, or either their are kind or mean. It is just about yourself. Read the 31# experience, the Chinese did the same thing as your western neighbour, or maybe some western have same experience as you. Please remember, whether you win or lose, it just means something to you, you will prove nothing about" Chinese are as same as other nationality"
About the result, it will base on you evidences. The letter you wrote to your neighbour, the first comment you made to police, the doctor note and the dog's vaccine record.... If you want do it, just do it for yourself. It is just one of hundreds of cases in this city. Nothing special. Don't make it looks as if you do this for chinese sake. It is really not.