Chokepoles are one of the most misused tools in our broken animal shelter system, thus my chosen moniker for the things. While they have the potential to be used safely in rare instances when a regular leash won't work, too many ACOs seem to use them instead of leashes and sometimes, as torture devices. Because of … Continue reading Danville ACO and Police Officer Strangle Dog to Death
Category: police killing dogs
SC Deputy’s Dashcam Records Dog Killing
The CBS affiliate in Augusta has posted dashcam video from an Aiken County deputy's vehicle recorded in December 2013. The dashcam recorded images and audio from the deputy's response to a report of a loose, vicious dog. I haven't watched the video due to the violent nature of the subject matter apparently depicted. But the … Continue reading SC Deputy’s Dashcam Records Dog Killing
Updates on Pet Killings in Merced County, CA
Remember in June when Merced Co Animal Control raided the place where they had been sending thousands of kittens - Last Hope Cat Kingdom - including the day of the raid? An astounding 200 kittens were killed on site. After the violence was over, Kristi Caseri, Merced Co AC supervisor, commented on Facebook in response … Continue reading Updates on Pet Killings in Merced County, CA
Protecting and Serving and Shooting Dogs in Their Own Yards
Two more sad stories about police entering private property and shooting the dogs who live there.In El Monte, California, police entered a family's yard through a locked gate which contained a "Beware of Dog" sign. Two dogs approached and one of the officers went back outside the gate and re-locked it. The officer still inside … Continue reading Protecting and Serving and Shooting Dogs in Their Own Yards
GA ACO Who Ordered Lap Dog Shot to Death Hides from Reporter
Animal Control for the city of Manchester, GA falls under the police department. There was apparently a dog fight which occurred on or prior to March 21 in Manchester. While it's unclear to me which dogs might have been involved in the fight, this article makes clear what happened to a dog named Ella … Continue reading GA ACO Who Ordered Lap Dog Shot to Death Hides from Reporter
More on Caged Dogs Shot to Death in CA Shelter/Action Alert
(Read the previous post for background.) A source tells me the 5 dogs had been surrendered to the Selma shelter for "euthanasia" due to aggression. If that is accurate, it raises a number of other issues. Was it dog aggression, human aggression, or something else? There was apparently just one owner for all 5 dogs. … Continue reading More on Caged Dogs Shot to Death in CA Shelter/Action Alert
CA Police Officer Shoots Caged Dogs to Death
Selma, CA is one of the many cities where the pound falls under the police department. Selma Police Chief Myron Dyck says "that the record of the Selma Animal Shelter speaks for itself," citing a live release rate in excess of 98% for 2012. I am guessing there is a relationship with volunteers and other … Continue reading CA Police Officer Shoots Caged Dogs to Death
Adams Co Deputy Visits Wrong Address, Kills Friendly 35 Pound Dog
Denver business owner Jeff Fisher took his 8 year old, friendly dog Ziggy to work with him every day. He had raised Ziggy from the age of 6 weeks and considered him a family member and "best friend". On Monday night, a pair of Adams Co deputies were responding to an alarm at another address … Continue reading Adams Co Deputy Visits Wrong Address, Kills Friendly 35 Pound Dog
Las Vegas Police Kill Family Pet in Fenced Yard
Bubba the 120 pound family dog was in his backyard, which is secured with a 6 foot fence with a "Beware of Dog" sign fastened to it, when a Las Vegas police officer shot him to death on Sunday. Police were reportedly "investigating a report of gunshots or fireworks" in the area when they opened … Continue reading Las Vegas Police Kill Family Pet in Fenced Yard
Police Shoot Dog Restrained on a Chokepole
An ACO and 2 police officers responded to a loose dog complaint in Commerce City, CO on Saturday. The caller, Kenny Collins, did not report that the dog was aggressive, simply that she was running loose in the street: "He never came at me in an aggressive manner," Collins said. He said he never feared … Continue reading Police Shoot Dog Restrained on a Chokepole
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