January 2011: Shelburn Police Kill Two Dogs Fighting

January, 2011 - Shelburn, Indiana

Several dogs, described as Mastiffs, were engaged in a fight on their own or feet from the edge of their property.

Police were called.

When they arrived, they tried to stop the fighting by shooting at the ground. When that failed, the officer shot two of the dogs.

According to comments and a witness, one of the dogs was shot and left to suffer alive for more than 20 minutes before being shot again and killed.

Neighbors state the dogs (described as "puppies" but no age given) have a history of aggression.

September 2010: Police Kill Loose Dog

Thibodaux, Louisiana

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

Trophy Club police shoot and kill loose dog

A dog who had gotten loose and was barking aggressively at a police officer was shot twice and killed.

A bit of background:
- The dogs have a history of getting loose.
- Apparently the owners just expect police to round up their dogs every time this happens, as according to the family, that's what they've done in the past.