Bessler questions many parts of the bicyclist’s account.
“He has his story,” Bessler said. “I know my dog. I have my story.”
The man told the Sheriff’s Office, and the dog’s wounds show, that he shot the dog in the rear.
“In my mind, it’s inconsistent with a dog that’s attacking somebody,” Bessler said, saying that two pellet marks went directly toward Mike’s heart.
Bessler described Mike as a nice dog who was gentle with children, enjoyed being petted and always wanted to play ball.
Why are you defending a loose dog in the middle of the road? Are you an irresponsible dog owner?
Would you blame the driver of the vehicle if the dog chased a truck and was run over?