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Deer attacks dogs, kills one
Contra Costa Times ^ | 10/6/5 | Denis Cuff

Posted on 10/06/2005 2:47:26 PM PDT by SmithL

ORINDA - Residents of a woodsy neighborhood are rattled by a rogue male deer that has gored one dog to death, wounded another and confronted two others --_ all in their yards.

Authorities have called in a federal hunter to try to kill the buck, and Orinda police are keeping an eye out for the black-tail deer with big antlers.

The behavior is unusual, animal experts say.

While male deer can be aggressive at this time of year during the rutting season, it's highly unusual one deer to be involved in a series of confrontations with dogs, said John Krause, an associate wildlife biologist with the state Department of Fish and Game.

"I've heard of deer attacks, but it's unusual," Krause said "Typically deer run away when they see people or dogs. I heard of deer attacking dogs, but I've not heard of a case where a deer was so aggressive repeatedly."

Krause said he can't say what might have motivated the deer.

He speculated deer might be ill, or overly aggressive after fighting with other males for dominance.

The deer also may lost its fear of humans if someone fed it, an unwise practice that the state discourages, he said.

The dog-deer confrontations occurred last week over two or three days, starting Oct. 11, in the Lost Valley Drive area of Orinda, according to neighbors, police and a warden.

Nicole Kozicki, the state Fish and Game warden, said all four dog owners said their pets were not acting aggressively when confronted.

The deer fatally gored Kermit, a blond Afghan-Golden retriever mix, in the afternoon within 20 or 30 feet of her owner, Dee Pearce.

The sweet-tempered dog , accustomed to seeing deer visit the yard, did not bark before the attack, Pearce said.

She heard a scuffle, and looked up to see her dog bleeding, and the deer nearby with lowered antlers.

The dog died as Pearce rushed it to a veterinary hospital.

She and her neighbors said they worry for the safety of other dogs and even people in the secluded neighborhood, a favorite for joggers and walkers.

Neighbors have put up posters with a photo of the deer to warn people to be cautious of the animal.

Orinda police also have the photo to help them identify the animal.

If police see the deer, officers have the authority to decide whether the animal is a public safety threat and should be shot, Police Chief Larry Gregg said. "It's a strange case," he said.

Meanwhile, the federal hunter has yet to locate the deer.


TOPICS: Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: ohdeer
At least it's not a moose.
1 posted on 10/06/2005 2:47:29 PM PDT by SmithL
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To: SmithL
Authorities have called in a federal hunter

Dammit,what is not enumerated in the Constitution should be left to the States!

I got a little carried away huh,sorry.

2 posted on 10/06/2005 2:59:57 PM PDT by mdittmar (May God watch over those who serve,and have served, to keep us free.)
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To: SmithL
A "federal hunter"? WHERE is this place? I like it where we live.

Mean dogs nose around goats...we shoot em.
Friendly dogs nose around goats...we shoot em.
Rabid skunk shows up in the yard...neigbor shot it.
Stray cats urinate on the backporch...we shoot em.
Rats in the chicken house....shoot them too.

So what-cha reckon we're going to do if Bambi Sr. shows up out back with a "tude" wanting a little action? Yep...that's right... Except we're probably to EAT him afterwards. :-)

Sheesh...what's with this "federal hunter" crap?
3 posted on 10/06/2005 3:03:47 PM PDT by hiredhand (My kitty disappeared. NOT the rifle!)
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To: SmithL

We're all doomed!


4 posted on 10/06/2005 3:04:34 PM PDT by diamond6 (Everyone who is for abortion has already been born. Ronald Reagan)
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To: HairOfTheDog

FYI....who knew?


5 posted on 10/06/2005 3:33:41 PM PDT by ken5050 (Ann Coulter needs to have children ASAP to pass on her gene pool....any volunteers?)
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To: hiredhand
Redneck wanders onto my property, shootin' my animals...we shoot'em. If he ain't sickly lookin'...we eat 'em.

signed...Earl Dahmer (Jeffrey's outdoorsy older brother and family).

6 posted on 10/06/2005 3:43:19 PM PDT by Dark Skies ("...to them that love God, all things work together unto good..." Romans 8:28)
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To: Dark Skies

So far (thankfully), we haven't had to shoot any people. :-)


7 posted on 10/06/2005 3:45:59 PM PDT by hiredhand (My kitty disappeared. NOT the rifle!)
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To: SmithL; mikrofon; Charles Henrickson
a rogue male deer that has gored one dog to death, wounded another and confronted two others

B U C K B O

8 posted on 10/06/2005 3:57:01 PM PDT by martin_fierro (Bambi's Back ... And Is He Ever Pi$$ed!)
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To: martin_fierro

Bambo?
9 posted on 10/06/2005 4:00:12 PM PDT by SmithL (There are a lot of people that hate Bush more than they hate terrorists)
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To: SmithL
The deer fatally gored Kermit

BAMBI KILLED KERMIT!

BAMBI KILLED KERMIT!

10 posted on 10/06/2005 4:02:47 PM PDT by martin_fierro (I'm gonna need therapy)
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To: SmithL
How dare a deer get an attitude. This is just like Islam and Infidels. We jihadis are going to kill you and you don't get to complain (that is insulting to Islam)...and certainly you aren't permitted an attitude.

Personally, I like it when a deer gets an attitude. Another of God's creation shows a little spunk.

Human beings were made to be bigshots...but they fell from grace. They brought death to the earth. They aligned with Satan. Who the h$ll are humans to brag about their dominance over nature and other forms of life.

Earth is a sh!thole because of humans.

Let's show some guts and take responsibility for what we did.

11 posted on 10/06/2005 4:05:17 PM PDT by Dark Skies ("...to them that love God, all things work together unto good..." Romans 8:28)
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To: SmithL; Hugin; sergeantdave

Oh, if only in my back yard... :)


12 posted on 10/06/2005 5:20:54 PM PDT by DTogo (I haven't left the GOP, the GOP left me.)
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13 posted on 10/06/2005 5:44:00 PM PDT by Old Seadog (Birthdays start out being fun. But too many of them will kill you..)
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