In Arizona dogs are considered to be property and lethal force is not legal to defend them. Hope it’s not the same where you are.
I disagree. Dogs are definitely family.
I’m sure I’d be arrested, I would still kill them.
“In Arizona dogs are considered to be property and lethal force is not legal to defend them.”
So say your dog was attacking the intruder and you tried to shoot the dog, but missed.
If an unleashed pit bull type dog charges you and your leashed pet, one has every right to eliminate that threat to themselves and their leashed dog.
Right, but (in most states particularly those with some version of the Castle Doctrine) the moment someone breaks into your home - even if it’s just to steal your TV or murder your pet - justifiable homicide is in play.