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Cop shoots dog
Post Fiend
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From: Wallingford, CT
If the officer didn't know what else to do with the dog he never should've even tried to get the stick on it. There was no justification for that. The dog was laying down for a good few minutes not doing anything trying to go to sleep. No reason for that.
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From: Renton, WA
WTF just WTF had these cops never been around a real dog before. That's just sick, I can only assume either those officers are total pussies, sickos that like shooting animals, or really hated the owner and wanted to hurt him.
Sure the owner never should have let the dog run loose, there is no explenation as to why the dog was loose without the owner around. But the poor dog offered no resistance to being chained to the house and seemed quite happy. At that point just leave her alone, she's of no threat to anyone. Maybe fine him for the trouble and let it go.
What really bothers me is that after he kills her he's throwing things around in a tantrum like he's the one that has a right to be angry, what a jerk!
I really want to know what was being said on those phones and who they were talking to, were they ordered to kill her?
I think I can say that had that been my dog I would probably be in jail, on the run, or dead after "harming" the pig. I just don't think I would be able to stop myself, it may be a problem of mine but at least I know it.
Sure the owner never should have let the dog run loose, there is no explenation as to why the dog was loose without the owner around. But the poor dog offered no resistance to being chained to the house and seemed quite happy. At that point just leave her alone, she's of no threat to anyone. Maybe fine him for the trouble and let it go.
What really bothers me is that after he kills her he's throwing things around in a tantrum like he's the one that has a right to be angry, what a jerk!
I really want to know what was being said on those phones and who they were talking to, were they ordered to kill her?
I think I can say that had that been my dog I would probably be in jail, on the run, or dead after "harming" the pig. I just don't think I would be able to stop myself, it may be a problem of mine but at least I know it.
Last edited by TigerDan; Jun 23, 2010 at 01:04 AM. Reason: language
Logistics Pro
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From: Airdrie Alberta
WTF just WTF had these cops never been around a real dog before. That's just sick, I can only assume either those officers are total pussies, sickos that like shooting animals, or really hated the owner and wanted to hurt him.
Sure the owner never should have let the dog run loose, there is no explenation as to why the dog was loose without the owner around. But the poor dog offered no resistance to being chained to the house and seemed quite happy. At that point just leave her alone, she's of no threat to anyone. Maybe fine him for the trouble and let it go.
What really bothers me is that after he kills her he's throwing things around in a tantrum like he's the one that has a right to be angry, what a jerk!
I really want to know what was being said on those phones and who they were talking to, were they ordered to kill her?
I think I can say that had that been my dog I would probably be in jail, on the run, or dead after "harming" the pig. I just don't think I would be able to stop myself, it may be a problem of mine but at least I know it.
Sure the owner never should have let the dog run loose, there is no explenation as to why the dog was loose without the owner around. But the poor dog offered no resistance to being chained to the house and seemed quite happy. At that point just leave her alone, she's of no threat to anyone. Maybe fine him for the trouble and let it go.
What really bothers me is that after he kills her he's throwing things around in a tantrum like he's the one that has a right to be angry, what a jerk!
I really want to know what was being said on those phones and who they were talking to, were they ordered to kill her?
I think I can say that had that been my dog I would probably be in jail, on the run, or dead after "harming" the pig. I just don't think I would be able to stop myself, it may be a problem of mine but at least I know it.
Judging from his body language I don't think he felt all that good about having done that. I wouldn't be all that surprised if the person saying the dog had been charging them just didn't understand a dog wanting to play, but also some dogs are aggressive. But back to it, I think just by the way he was slumping he did not feel good that he had done it. If it had been my dog I would have gone ballistic too though.
Last edited by TigerDan; Jun 23, 2010 at 01:04 AM. Reason: Language in quote
Post Fiend
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From: The Great North~West!
The thing that gets me most is how they moved the car to ensure that the whole thing was captured on video. That tells me they knew exactly what they were going to do when,,, or even before,,, they got there. WTF?!?!?!
pedant
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: EXTREME southwest CT
Dog was no threat from what I can see.
The dog would never sit or lie down if it were aroused.
The tail wagging at the end is a submissive posture.
The officer -trying- to use the noose has no idea WTF they are doing.
The dog would never sit or lie down if it were aroused.
The tail wagging at the end is a submissive posture.
The officer -trying- to use the noose has no idea WTF they are doing.
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From: Northern CA
What a jackass. There are a hundred different ways to deal with unruly dogs. That was not one of them.
That was not an agressive dog by any means. Mistreated perhaps. That dog laid down right in front of them. I could have had that dog in the back seat of my truck in a hot second.
That was not an agressive dog by any means. Mistreated perhaps. That dog laid down right in front of them. I could have had that dog in the back seat of my truck in a hot second.
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From: Maine, Virginia
First off, it's BS that here is no animal control nearby. Is there at least a humane society close by that the dog could have been taken to?
Based on the officer's body language, I don't believe that he wanted to kill the dog. He's clearly had no animal control training seeing how he handled the dog with the stick.
The dog didn't appear to be aggressive and didn't serve to die.
I don't believe the officer should be punished either. I believe he made several phone calls concerning this animal and was most likely acting under orders.
Either properly train the small town LE folks in animal control or hire the proper people to do the job.
Based on the officer's body language, I don't believe that he wanted to kill the dog. He's clearly had no animal control training seeing how he handled the dog with the stick.
The dog didn't appear to be aggressive and didn't serve to die.
I don't believe the officer should be punished either. I believe he made several phone calls concerning this animal and was most likely acting under orders.
Either properly train the small town LE folks in animal control or hire the proper people to do the job.
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Postmaster
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From: Montreal Canada
Yeah that's just common sense.
This dog shooting reminds me of that cop who tasered a coloured woman for not hanging up her cell phone.
YouTube - Cop Tasers and arrest a Woman
The shrieking really gets to you after a while. I think the taser was excessive. All the cop had to do was take the phone from her and tell her either sign the ticket, or you'll be calling your friend from jail. Most people know well enough to roll over when they're beat, you don't need to beat them senseless. This cop is probably a psycho who gets off on hurting people.
In the cop punches girl video, I think the cop did the right thing. The girl is losing it, but that's to be expected with this kind of ghetto trash, and she's not really posing a danger to him. This guy gets an A+. He doens't lose his cool, when it starts to get a little rough, he gave her a smack to show her who's boss.
People who don't know how to handle a dog shouldn't be cops. How are they going to deal with a crying child, or a man who got drunk and did something stupid because a woman left him? Cops need to be human.
This dog shooting reminds me of that cop who tasered a coloured woman for not hanging up her cell phone.
YouTube - Cop Tasers and arrest a Woman
The shrieking really gets to you after a while. I think the taser was excessive. All the cop had to do was take the phone from her and tell her either sign the ticket, or you'll be calling your friend from jail. Most people know well enough to roll over when they're beat, you don't need to beat them senseless. This cop is probably a psycho who gets off on hurting people.
In the cop punches girl video, I think the cop did the right thing. The girl is losing it, but that's to be expected with this kind of ghetto trash, and she's not really posing a danger to him. This guy gets an A+. He doens't lose his cool, when it starts to get a little rough, he gave her a smack to show her who's boss.
People who don't know how to handle a dog shouldn't be cops. How are they going to deal with a crying child, or a man who got drunk and did something stupid because a woman left him? Cops need to be human.
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From: Maine, Virginia
As a walking letter carrier I can attest that dogs can be very unpredictable, even when you've become acquainted with them. Dogs can react very differently when they feel threatened or backed into a corner.
I don't believe that I could have made the choice that he did but something needed to be done.
I don't believe that I could have made the choice that he did but something needed to be done.
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From: Renton, WA
OK just to add to the debate here's one that still really bothers me.
YouTube - Raw Video: Deputy Shown Kicking Teen Girl
She was 15 and an 8th grader at the time about a year and a half ago. The sheriffs department did a great job keeping this under wraps until this pig actually had the ***** and confidence in the blue wall to press charges against her for FELONY assault. Yup he claimed she assaulted him!!!
And well it looks like he might have been right about the blue wall after all. This was given no attention by anyone until it hit the news and youtube. Even after that it took months for the department to even fire him. The prosecutors office still refuses to charge him with a felony, though they did charge her with one. So far there has been 1 hung jury on 4th degree assault and the 2nd trial just started. And he, the police guild and union are still fighting to get him his job back, and I'm sure as soon as the trial is over guity or not and the publicity dies down he'll be back on the job.
YouTube - Raw Video: Deputy Shown Kicking Teen Girl
She was 15 and an 8th grader at the time about a year and a half ago. The sheriffs department did a great job keeping this under wraps until this pig actually had the ***** and confidence in the blue wall to press charges against her for FELONY assault. Yup he claimed she assaulted him!!!
And well it looks like he might have been right about the blue wall after all. This was given no attention by anyone until it hit the news and youtube. Even after that it took months for the department to even fire him. The prosecutors office still refuses to charge him with a felony, though they did charge her with one. So far there has been 1 hung jury on 4th degree assault and the 2nd trial just started. And he, the police guild and union are still fighting to get him his job back, and I'm sure as soon as the trial is over guity or not and the publicity dies down he'll be back on the job.
Post Fiend
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From: Charlotte, NC
What constitutes a 'real' dog?
Those are the only 3 options?
You know what they say about 'assuming'......
So now we have the genesis of the event.
What? No harsh words for the owner? Didn't the OP state that there had been a couple of other incidents with this same dog/owner? How about calling him a *****, a sicko, or someone who wanted to get back at the cops?
I agree. The dog did not appear to be aggressive at that point, and I still can't see any justification for the shot.
I don't know how they do it there, but after a certain number of 'incidents', the animal is seized by the county.
Did you, perhaps, consider that maybe he's pissed-off at himself for doing it?
Those are good questions. My curiousity is aroused also.
Needless name-calling, Opossum.
Regarding your point, it's doubtful whether an owner with a history of not taking care of his pet is so fanatically loyal to his pet.
Peace
You know what they say about 'assuming'......
What? No harsh words for the owner? Didn't the OP state that there had been a couple of other incidents with this same dog/owner? How about calling him a *****, a sicko, or someone who wanted to get back at the cops?
I don't know how they do it there, but after a certain number of 'incidents', the animal is seized by the county.
Regarding your point, it's doubtful whether an owner with a history of not taking care of his pet is so fanatically loyal to his pet.
Peace
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From: Carhenge
After reading the articles that cjben posted, I have to side with the officer.
There were two complaints of the dog acting aggressively toward people that day, and no animal control.
Suppose the officer takes the dog home, puts it in the owners yard, and it gets out again and bites somebody. Who's going to get named in the lawsuit?
And where's the outrage for a deadbeat owner who allows their dog to roam the neighborhood instead of the police officer who had to deal with his dog?
Life isn't all rainbows and unicorns, folks.
There were two complaints of the dog acting aggressively toward people that day, and no animal control.
Suppose the officer takes the dog home, puts it in the owners yard, and it gets out again and bites somebody. Who's going to get named in the lawsuit?
And where's the outrage for a deadbeat owner who allows their dog to roam the neighborhood instead of the police officer who had to deal with his dog?
Life isn't all rainbows and unicorns, folks.