Posted on 05/18/2012 1:31:02 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd
The blind pig/acorn paradigm.
The difference is that the *proper* protocols as in chain of command were followed.
Animal control was called and when they were unable to take custody of the dog, the police acted.
That is how it should be done.
Cops are not dog catchers.
Sad that the Rott had to be shot...but it had to be done (this from a long time rottie owner). At least this time they had animal control on the scene trying catch the dogs before the officer was forced to shoot one.
Not the dog’s fault either...the shame and the blame falls entirely on the owner. Dogs running loose, especially in groups, can revert very quickly to the pack mentality. Even ‘good’ dogs.
This is a sad story. Bad owners.
When I owned my rottweiler, my baby girl puppy, we had her trained, got her canine good citizen and never walked her without a leash and prong collar. She was a well-socialized, lovely girl, very silly, but we were responsible.
She was also very small for her breed, less than 80 lbs (72 was perfect for her, she was a chongus fat girl at 77) but still capable of scaring bears with her bark. We took our responsibility very seriously.
She also ate crayons.
We never let her outside off lead.
Bad owners make bad dogs.
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