Posted on 12/02/2012 4:20:22 PM PST by nickcarraway
Two Southaven police officers shot and killed two dogs in the same day.
The chief of police calls these types of incidents extremely rare, but anytime an officer fires a weapon there's an investigation to make sure all procedures were followed.
Southaven police said the animals became aggressive and had to be shot.
"Normally this is a quiet neighborhood," said neighbor Walter Husley.
Husley was outside smoking a cigarette late Wednesday night when he heard the commotion from the street.
"I heard three, what sounded like to be gunshots," he said.
Investigators said a pit bull was attacking a smaller dog and wouldn't let go.
Neighbors said the scuffle between the dogs started in a yard and folks on the street were trying to separate them, even using a water hose,
"Eventually, animal control had to be called and the dog was shot here in the other neighbors yard just next to where the fight began," said Husley.
"I poked my head out the door and I saw this dog kind of laying the yard over there," he continued.
On the same day during another routine arrest, another dog broke loose from its chain and became combative with another officer.
Other than an occasional bark, neighbors say the dogs stay pretty quiet up until Wednesday.
"It's a pretty massive pit bull, they were always gentle to me and never had any problems with my dog when she was in the backyard" said Husley.
The dog's owner was cited for the animal being lose, while internal affairs reviews the other incident.
The dog being attacked was injured but at last check was expected to survive.
Action News 5 let you know when the second investigation is complete.
Meh.
That dog stands on his own.
He certainly doesn’t need me to ‘defend’ his obvious, stunning perfection...:)
and you sound like a shill for the cops because they never do anything wrong. perhaps you don’t see this country is slipping into a freaking police state. You’d fit right in in 1930s nazi germany not noticing it changing all around you.
go jump in line for your tsa cavity search.
I’m personally wondering why it dislikes ‘toothpick legs and testicles’, myself.
[stocky lesbians more up its alley or just simple envy?]
;]
I have had to remove a pit bull from my dog. Have you had that pleasure yet shibmii?
I had to remove Gary Busey from him.
That was way worse. (And quite creepy!)
I had to remove 5 golden retrievers from my dog. They punctured his lung and almost killed him. He was never healthy after that and died earlier than he should have. All dogs are capable of doing bad things.
Comes complete with a Master Lockjaw Set and several spare Jaw Keys.
Geeze...I’m so sorry.
People really don’t understand that all dogs have the potential to kill.
That’s why responsible owners are paramount.
Hmmm...I see that 50mm is responsible for that charming image.
Not sure where the ‘toothpick’ crap comes from.
My dog’s forearm is bigger around than my wrist.
Maybe the photo needed something for perspective.
[or the poster is just an ignorant dork...pick one]
It was inspired by a nightmare about my ex. I'm hesitant to use my current nightmares.
Looks like they took their ball and went home.
just pointing out that this mere animal has legs like toothpicks which could be broken in an instant by a person defending against an "attack" by this worthless piece of catmeat. Also, with testicles as exposed as they are on any male dog, a definite target presents itself and the dog has no concept of prevention in that area.....just always, always, be on the offense, NEVER DEFENSE, when dealing with useless animals. ;]
just pointing out that this mere animal has legs like toothpicks which could be broken in an instant by a person defending against an "attack" by this worthless piece of catmeat. Also, with testicles as exposed as they are on any male dog, a definite target presents itself and the dog has no concept of prevention in that area.....just always, always, be on the offense, NEVER DEFENSE, when dealing with useless animals. ;]
Lockjaw
>>From my experience.... all dogs have that.<<
Pressure on the eyeballs will make them release their grip. So will twisting their nose, as if you are trying to rip it off.
Well said.
I’m glad you and your Yorkie are safe. The situation could have been much worse.
This mere animal’s legs are unusually heavy for his breed because he is a European Dobe and like most of his kind, once latched on, he tucks his forelegs under his chest as he dead-drops his weight from whatever’s in his jaws.
You really wouldn’t have a chance to ‘defend’ against his attack because few men are capable of doing *anything* coherent while their yarbles are being ripped off.
[’going for the throat’ is so over-rated and inefficient]
FYI, a dog’s testicles are basically insensate...unlike a human male’s testicles.
Trying to hit, kick or grab them is insanity.
All that does it place you in very convenient range of his jaws.
In a match up between you and ‘the worthless piece of catmeat’, I’m betting heavily on the the catmeat.
Your ignorance astonishes me.
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