What gives them the right to check these dogs out. They were not running loose they were in their own yard and bothering no one when the a**hat dropped in on them. He got what he deserved.
Because the control freaks of most city governments would much prefer you not have any pets.And many local ordinaces that are unconstitutional are never challenged.
I hope the dogs’ owner did something to get the bad taste out of the dogs’ mouths.
Most cities and many counties have public health ordinances that after ANY dog bit, even if the dog bites the owner by accident, the dog’s rabies status is checked.