March, 2011 - Philadelphia -
Police entering the home of a murder victim were accosted by one of three dogs, described as PIt Bulls. The dog was shot and killed. The majority of the dogs - the other two - did not attempt to harm anyone and were taken to animal control.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Investigation is Launched in Shooting Death of Three Collared Pets
March, 2011, Saskatchewan -
Last year, three family pets got out of their property. They had collars and identification tags on them. When an animal control officer found them, in lieu of confiscating and holding the dogs for 72 hours, per province law, they were shot and dumped in the landfill. Their guardians persuaded police to investigate and hopefully file charges.
Last year, three family pets got out of their property. They had collars and identification tags on them. When an animal control officer found them, in lieu of confiscating and holding the dogs for 72 hours, per province law, they were shot and dumped in the landfill. Their guardians persuaded police to investigate and hopefully file charges.
Police & Animal Control Decide to Kill Dog Who Killed Chickens
February, 2011, Michigan -
A dog described as a Husky escaped from her home and ended up killing four chickens and injuring two. When police and animal control arrived, they debated what to do with the dog. The dog was no longer harming any animals or persons but was running in a field. So obviously police shot and killed her.
A dog described as a Husky escaped from her home and ended up killing four chickens and injuring two. When police and animal control arrived, they debated what to do with the dog. The dog was no longer harming any animals or persons but was running in a field. So obviously police shot and killed her.
Police Kill Loose Dog That Tried to Bite Him
February, 2011, North Carolina -
A dog described as a Shepherd Mix was running loose when he attacked a teenage male. Police arrived and the dog attempted to bite one of the officers. He shot and killed the dog.
A dog described as a Shepherd Mix was running loose when he attacked a teenage male. Police arrived and the dog attempted to bite one of the officers. He shot and killed the dog.
Dog Killed Trying to Guard Her Unconscious Guardian
February, 2011 -
A man is upset after his dog, a 10-yr-old pet described as an American Staffordshire Terrier, was shot twice and killed by Canadian police. The dog threatened paramedics and officers who responded to a call about her owner being unconscious, from a seizure. While the guardian understands they needed to rescue him, he is concerned that his dog was shot once, then shot a second time even though she posed no threat, and that alternatives were not used. The man's other dog did not interfere.
A man is upset after his dog, a 10-yr-old pet described as an American Staffordshire Terrier, was shot twice and killed by Canadian police. The dog threatened paramedics and officers who responded to a call about her owner being unconscious, from a seizure. While the guardian understands they needed to rescue him, he is concerned that his dog was shot once, then shot a second time even though she posed no threat, and that alternatives were not used. The man's other dog did not interfere.
Dog Killed While Restrained, After Biting Infant
February, 2011 -
A dog described as a Pit Bull was shot and killed by police, even though the dog was apparently restrained. The dog had bitten an infant and two other people.
A dog described as a Pit Bull was shot and killed by police, even though the dog was apparently restrained. The dog had bitten an infant and two other people.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
January 2011: Hallandale Police Officer Shoots Dog
January 2011, Hallandale - Florida
While feeding his dog, described as a Pit Bull, a man heard a commotion. The dog trotted off in the direction of the sound and as he rounded the corner, encountered several officers responding to a separate call.
One of the officers freaked out and shot the dog multiple times. According to the owner, the dog was shot will running back towards his property.
Officers refused to allow the family to take the dog to a veterinarian for two hours. If that was a human being, lawsuit time! But dogs are only our friends, apparently, not worthy of any meaningful legal protection like not having to sit in a cage for two hours before being treated for potentially unnecessary bullet holes.
The dog is expected to survive.
While feeding his dog, described as a Pit Bull, a man heard a commotion. The dog trotted off in the direction of the sound and as he rounded the corner, encountered several officers responding to a separate call.
One of the officers freaked out and shot the dog multiple times. According to the owner, the dog was shot will running back towards his property.
Officers refused to allow the family to take the dog to a veterinarian for two hours. If that was a human being, lawsuit time! But dogs are only our friends, apparently, not worthy of any meaningful legal protection like not having to sit in a cage for two hours before being treated for potentially unnecessary bullet holes.
The dog is expected to survive.
January 2011: Eugene Police Shoot Dog On Property
January, 2011 - Eugene, Oregon
An American Bulldog was shot and killed when he charged at a Eugene police officer. The dog had somehow gotten out of his home but was on his front yard when the shooting occurred.
One witness claims the detective already had a gun drawn, as opposed to drawing a gun when the dog charged.
An American Bulldog was shot and killed when he charged at a Eugene police officer. The dog had somehow gotten out of his home but was on his front yard when the shooting occurred.
One witness claims the detective already had a gun drawn, as opposed to drawing a gun when the dog charged.
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.
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.
January 2011 West Seattle Police Shoot Two Dogs
January, 2011 - Washington
Police responding to a domestic disturbance came upon a scene involving a woman being bitten by two dogs. The woman was also the suspect.
When the woman broke free, the two dogs - a Labrador Retriever and a Pit Bull - began attacking each other.
When the dogs noticed the police, they charged. Officers killed the Lab and injured the Pit Bull and arrested the woman who was bitten.
Police responding to a domestic disturbance came upon a scene involving a woman being bitten by two dogs. The woman was also the suspect.
When the woman broke free, the two dogs - a Labrador Retriever and a Pit Bull - began attacking each other.
When the dogs noticed the police, they charged. Officers killed the Lab and injured the Pit Bull and arrested the woman who was bitten.
January 2011: Police Kills Dog Who Breaks Free From Chain
January, 2011 - Tennessee
A police officer was flagged down by a man regarding a call over a long gun. He noticed a large, black dog chained nearby barking.
The dog broke from the chain and charged. The officer shot the dog once, killing him.
A police officer was flagged down by a man regarding a call over a long gun. He noticed a large, black dog chained nearby barking.
The dog broke from the chain and charged. The officer shot the dog once, killing him.
January 2011: Omaha Police Shoot Dog Who Attacked Officer
January, 2011
Omaha, Nebraska
Police were responding to a domestic disturbance call. When they knocked on the door, they were faced with an aggressive Dalmatian. They asked the woman to confine the dog, but she opened the door further.
The dog ran out and bit one of the officers, then attempted to bite another. One officer shot the dog in the hindquarters.
When the bitten officer declined treatment, officers and paramedics were kind enough to bring the Dalmatian out on the stretch and rush her to an emergency veterinarian who described the dog as fear-aggressive. A neighbor who witnessed the attack stated that the Dalmatian's behavior fits the dog, who has a history of reacting aggressively or in fear.
Omaha, Nebraska
Police were responding to a domestic disturbance call. When they knocked on the door, they were faced with an aggressive Dalmatian. They asked the woman to confine the dog, but she opened the door further.
The dog ran out and bit one of the officers, then attempted to bite another. One officer shot the dog in the hindquarters.
When the bitten officer declined treatment, officers and paramedics were kind enough to bring the Dalmatian out on the stretch and rush her to an emergency veterinarian who described the dog as fear-aggressive. A neighbor who witnessed the attack stated that the Dalmatian's behavior fits the dog, who has a history of reacting aggressively or in fear.
January 2011: Donora Police Shoot Dog, Miss Killing Him
January, 2011 - Donora, Pennsylvania
A man had left his dog, described as a Pit Bull, unattended in his home. At some point, the dog got out of the screen door and growled at people. He did not bite anyone.
Police were called. The dog had gone back into the home, but attempts to close the screen door properly failed, and the dog got out again.
The dog, now agitated, began barking and approaching the officer.
He shot the dog in the chest and made an attempt to "put him out of his misery" by shooting him again. Thankfully, he missed, and the owner arrived to take the dog to a vet where he is expected to survive.
A man had left his dog, described as a Pit Bull, unattended in his home. At some point, the dog got out of the screen door and growled at people. He did not bite anyone.
Police were called. The dog had gone back into the home, but attempts to close the screen door properly failed, and the dog got out again.
The dog, now agitated, began barking and approaching the officer.
He shot the dog in the chest and made an attempt to "put him out of his misery" by shooting him again. Thankfully, he missed, and the owner arrived to take the dog to a vet where he is expected to survive.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Dec 2010: Oxnard Police Shoot Dogs Chasing Them
Oxnard, CA - While serving a warrant for vandalism, the alleged suspect ran from police, leaving the gate open. Two dogs described as Pit Bulls ran out and charged the officer. One was killed, the other wounded.
Dec 2010:
Dorchester County, SC - Police responding to a domestic disturbance were attacked by a dog described as a Pit Bull. After the dog bit one officer, he aggressively approached another and was shot at three times, struck twice. The dog died. When the dog's owner became aggressive, police tasered him instead.
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