Category: police killing dogs

The Law Enforcement Wing of the “No One Wants to Kill Animals” Myth

~ YesBiscuit ~ 25 Comments

Police officers are paid with tax dollars to protect and to serve.  They are held up as role models for children and supposed to lead by example as law abiding citizens.  In many areas, law enforcement is in charge of animal control.  Two troubling stories from this summer appear to show officers acting in a … Continue reading The Law Enforcement Wing of the “No One Wants to Kill Animals” Myth

NC Sheriff’s Deputy Shoots Small Dog to Death After Suffering No Injury

~ YesBiscuit ~ 41 Comments

Last week, Cumberland Co Sheriff's Deputy Barbara Siau came to a home looking for the brother of Ms. Dana Anderson.  When Ms. Anderson went outside  to speak with the deputy, one of her dogs, a Pekingese/Dachshund mix called Gizmo, followed her.  Gizmo began running towards the stranger and barking.  The owner told the deputy the … Continue reading NC Sheriff’s Deputy Shoots Small Dog to Death After Suffering No Injury

NC Cops Shoot Dog then Gas Him to Death, “Counseled” Not to Gas Pets in Future

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In Thomasville NC, police officers are charged with handling animal control duties on weekends.  Last year on Thanksgiving weekend, Thomasville police officer Lee Patton and Cpl. Jeff McCrary responded to a call about an aggressive dog at large.  Officer Patton reportedly shot the dog in the face and shoulder after the dog "charged" him.  The … Continue reading NC Cops Shoot Dog then Gas Him to Death, “Counseled” Not to Gas Pets in Future

MS Police Officer Shoots Chained Dog Six Times

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In Gulfport, MS, police were called to a subdivision to investigate a possible break-in.  During the course of the investigation, an officer went into the backyard of a neighbor's home where she encountered the owner's chained dog.  The owner, who was just coming outside to get his dog, says the officer was standing approximately 30 … Continue reading MS Police Officer Shoots Chained Dog Six Times

Update on Police Killing of Rosie the Newf

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You might recall the suspicious circumstances surrounding the tazing and shooting of Rosie the Newfoundland dog in WA.  Police dash-cam videos have now been released which seem to cast additional doubt on the "threat" posed by Rosie: The videos, released by Des Moines Police show the dog being tazed by an officer, then running away.   … Continue reading Update on Police Killing of Rosie the Newf

Attention Canine: Halt in the name of the law or I’ll shoot!

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Three teenagers were at home in Clayton Co, GA Sunday and the family Golden Retriever, "Boomer", was hanging out on the porch.  When a police officer approached the home, Boomer barked and ran toward him: The officer ordered the dog to stop and when it didn't, the officer shot and killed the animal in its … Continue reading Attention Canine: Halt in the name of the law or I’ll shoot!