Another Dog Bites the Dust

[Right2Carry]

There's more than one article and news report. I didn't make it up that the dog had hip dysplasia. The owner said it.

He didn't say it on his on camera interview which is part of the link I attached. The video interview shows how difficult that sign would be to miss.

My Rott lived to be 13 and even with severe arthritis she could move when she needed to. I have no sympathy for irresponsible pet owners.

[mojo84]

There's more than one article and news report. I didn't make it up that the dog had hip dysplasia. The owner said it.

He didn't say it on his on camera interview which is part of the link I attached. The video interview shows how difficult that sign would be to miss.

My Rott lived to be 13 and even with severe arthritis she could move when she needed to. I have no sympathy for irresponsible pet owners.

So, if your alarm at home went off while you were at wotk and the police responded and shot your dog then said it was aggressive, even though there are bullet holes in his bed, you would be an irresponsible dog owner? Is that what you are saying?

[EEllis]

There's more than one article and news report. I didn't make it up that the dog had hip dysplasia. The owner said it.

He didn't say it on his on camera interview which is part of the link I attached. The video interview shows how difficult that sign would be to miss.

My Rott lived to be 13 and even with severe arthritis she could move when she needed to. I have no sympathy for irresponsible pet owners.

So, if your alarm at home went off while you were at wotk and the police responded and shot your dog then said it was aggressive, even though there are bullet holes in his bed, you would be an irresponsible dog owner? Is that what you are saying?

You keep repeating some points like you really think they mean something but I got to say I don't think they do on there own. Yes there was a bullet hole in the futon sofa the dog used as a bed. That same sofa is in a room straight down a hall in line with that hall. If the dog moved down the hall towards 5 he officers the sofa would be in line the whole length of the hallway. Without more info, like the angle of the round that hit the sofa, the fact that a bullet hit the sofa means very little and certainly not what you're implying. You also keep hitting that the dog had hip dysplasia as if that proved something. Without more info it's meaningless. Saying someone has arthritis could mean they are chair bound or that on bad days they pop an advil. Without more info it's worthless. You are taking info that should be investigated and drawing conclusions from it.

[Right2Carry]

There's more than one article and news report. I didn't make it up that the dog had hip dysplasia. The owner said it.

He didn't say it on his on camera interview which is part of the link I attached. The video interview shows how difficult that sign would be to miss.

My Rott lived to be 13 and even with severe arthritis she could move when she needed to. I have no sympathy for irresponsible pet owners.

So, if your alarm at home went off while you were at wotk and the police responded and shot your dog then said it was aggressive, even though there are bullet holes in his bed, you would be an irresponsible dog owner? Is that what you are saying?

You keep ignoring the fact that the homeowner had a door that didn't close properly and he failed to fix. You ignore that fact that the homeowner had a monitored alarm and failed to notify police that when responding there is a large dog in the house ( you can and should notify police of special circumstances in your home). You ignore the fact that the homeowner disarmed his alarm but failed to call police and cancel the responding officers or at least make them aware of the dog. You ignore the fact that the little sticker in the lower corner of a window well away from the front door that was ajar was almost impossible to see. You ignore the fact that the beware of dog was not at the front door.

If I had done the irresponsible things this homeowner did and my dog was shot while police were responding to an alarm at my house, I can honestly say I would be sad but I would place the blame where it belonged.....with myself.

I don't expect police officers or any of our public servants to risk an animal attack on top of everything else they put up with on a daily basis.

In my opinion the homeowner was not responsible enough to take the proper precautions to ensure his pet would be safe knowing police would respond to an alarm at his residence.

The news interview showing the door and the itty bitty window sticker says it all. That is all I have to say on this subject.

[Saffron]

Wow! The dog was so aggressive it was still on or near its bed when it was shot. Sad ordeal right there.

Beyond the pale.

[EEllis]

Wow! The dog was so aggressive it was still on or near its bed when it was shot. Sad ordeal right there.

Beyond the pale.

To bad he has no idea if that is true.

[nightmare69]

My old rottie was the sweetest, most loveing dog to everyone he knew. If he didn't know you and you stumbled into his territory, God help you cause he was very protective. He was only aggressive towards grown men though. So I'm reluctant to believe that this rot was just laying in its bed when 2 officers come strolling in. Rotties are very protective of their territory and owners, nature of the breed.

[mojo84]

Surprise surprise. Who didn't see this coming?
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[EEllis]

Surprise surprise. Who didn't see this coming?
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I didn't see one thing that bolsters your claim of .......... what is your exact claim anyway?

[TexasGal]

My 4 large dogs are crated in nice roomy crates with water pails if I have to leave home. It keeps them out of trouble. The poor rottie should not have lost it's life lying in it's own home on it's bed.

[Selina Kyle]

My 4 large dogs are crated in nice roomy crates with water pails if I have to leave home. It keeps them out of trouble. The poor rottie should not have lost it's life lying in it's own home on it's bed.

Our dogs have the same set-up.

[mamabearCali]

I think the problem comes of who a person gives the benefit of the doubt to. Some give it to the LEO. Some of us for whatever reason don't.

Me? Well I have switched sides a bit. Ten years ago I would have given it to the LEO. Today not so much. If you are losing the confidence of people like me (stay at home moms with four kids who have only ever gotten a ticket for an inspection sticker), then you are likely losing the confidence of the population as a whole. Police like all our govt derive their positions and their power from the people. If the people start viewing you as a potential threat instead of a good thing, that can and will be disruptive possibly permanently. This is why LEOs all LEOs that will be interacting with people need better training on multiple fronts including mans best friend.

[VMI77]

There's more than one article and news report. I didn't make it up that the dog had hip dysplasia. The owner said it.

He didn't say it on his on camera interview which is part of the link I attached. The video interview shows how difficult that sign would be to miss.

My Rott lived to be 13 and even with severe arthritis she could move when she needed to. I have no sympathy for irresponsible pet owners.

So, if your alarm at home went off while you were at wotk and the police responded and shot your dog then said it was aggressive, even though there are bullet holes in his bed, you would be an irresponsible dog owner? Is that what you are saying?

You keep ignoring the fact that the homeowner had a door that didn't close properly and he failed to fix. You ignore that fact that the homeowner had a monitored alarm and failed to notify police that when responding there is a large dog in the house ( you can and should notify police of special circumstances in your home). You ignore the fact that the homeowner disarmed his alarm but failed to call police and cancel the responding officers or at least make them aware of the dog. You ignore the fact that the little sticker in the lower corner of a window well away from the front door that was ajar was almost impossible to see. You ignore the fact that the beware of dog was not at the front door.

If I had done the irresponsible things this homeowner did and my dog was shot while police were responding to an alarm at my house, I can honestly say I would be sad but I would place the blame where it belonged.....with myself.

I don't expect police officers or any of our public servants to risk an animal attack on top of everything else they put up with on a daily basis.

In my opinion the homeowner was not responsible enough to take the proper precautions to ensure his pet would be safe knowing police would respond to an alarm at his residence.

The news interview showing the door and the itty bitty window sticker says it all. That is all I have to say on this subject.

You're right, the ONLY thing that matters is that all officers go home safely at night and don't get hurt in any way. If a few dogs and innocent members of the public have to die to make that happen it's just the price we have to pay for living in a free country.