People get upset when dogs are shot, but this case seems justified. UPDATE: Dog shot by neighbor dies from injuries, owner facing charges
Sometimes you need to defend yourself, and your family, from four-legged threats.
Bangor Police Lt. Brent Beaulieu says their investigation, aided by video evidence, shows the dog was untethered and ran “aggressively” towards the neighbor and his children, who were in a small play area in their driveway. He adds the dog leapt over a small barrier and continued running towards the family when the homeowner shot the dog. The dog then ran home.
The dog was euthanized later in the day.
The dog is identified only as a Staffordshire Terrier, though the photo looks more like a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, than an American Staffordshire Terrier. Either way, it is one of the breeds usually lumped under the heading of Pit Bull.
On Wednesday, The owner of the dog was charged with dogs at large, a civil offense, according to police.
The shooter has apparently not been charged with a crime, because self-defense is a human right.
Twice I have been mauled by dogs. Both unprovoked. One attack was severe enough I temporarily lost use of my hand. Permanent nerve damage and ocassional shooting pains.
ReplyDeleteSince then I have developed the attitude that I will kill the dog without reservation if it attacks.
And I will aggressively sue the owner.
It was the 'dogs that don't bite' that caused the damage. Not one of my dogs has attacked a human. I am big on teaching obedience and time spent with my furry friends.