Story says that the animals were in a field, not in a fenced area. And yes, the cop should have shot the stray. Are you from this area? Are wild dogs (aka "strays") a problem? Is this owner a responsible person?
The mastiffs were apparently chained to a log, i.e., no fence. doesn't sound like a smart idea to me. Chaining up dogs is illegal around here.
The mastiffs were apparently chained to a log, i.e., no fence. doesn’t sound like a smart idea to me. Chaining up dogs is illegal around here.
Not all cities or towns or neighborhoods will permit residents to put up fences. I do not know if fences were permitted in her area, or if she simply did not like or want a fence or could not afford one.
I could not find any statute that indicates chaining up the dogs was illegal in Indiana. I would imagine that given the evidence of a chain attached to a collar around the female’s neck, the owner would have been cited if she had broken the law in that regard.
http://www.animallaw.info/statutes/stusinst15_2_1_6_1.htm