September 2010: Police Kill Loose Dog

Thibodaux, Louisiana

A loose mastiff was shot and killed by police. The dog did not bite anyone.

Off-duty St. Bernard parish deputy shoot and kills loose dog

A large, loose dog who "menaced" people was shot dead by an off-duty St. Parish's deputy. The dog was loose and had chased after several people. When the dog charged the deputy, he shot him.

St. Charles Parish officer shoots loose, aggressive dog

Here's a classic case of someone who should either not own a dog or who should really shape up and properly confine their dog. The dog is a 35-lb mixed breed who has gotten loose several times in the past few months. The dog has chased other dogs but not acted aggressively towards people. Neighbors say the dog is friendly, except one neighbor who called police (and has called police on several other dog owners).

Police arrived and approached the dog who did attack the pant leg of the dog. The officer attempted to get his taser out but couldn't, so he drew his gun and shot the dog in the face. The dog survived.

LA: Police shoot charging dog

Police officer shots dogs in Bossier City, Louisiana
The department says officers tried to keep the dog in the front yard until animal control arrived but that the dog charged an officer, who then shot it.