[freekitty]

I understand that; but we only have this man’s word that the dog was loose on it’s own. This whole thing smells. If this father was so concerned about his 3 year old daughter and he knew about this dog; why did he leave his daughter like bait unprotected in the backyard? I say he was going to kill that dog and that was his goal.

[DeLaine]

but he didn’t leave his daughter unprotected in his (and her) backyard. She was protected, hence the shooting.

[joe fonebone]

yeah, you’re right...got a big dog next door, so lock up the kid and never let her outside to play...i was in my garage last summer, and heard a growling behind me. when i turned around, the neighbors damn black lab was crouched down in my garage growling at me... i grabbed the shovel next to me and went after it( this is not the first time this damn dog came after me ) i told my neighbors about it ( they let the dog run loose, and jump the fence into my yard ) and stated if it does that to me again i will bash it’s brains out...they said they were going to have it put to sleep, as it had become “ out of control “ a year later they still have the dog, and it still runs free....

[VoyagerXII]

In my experience dog owners either get a pass or very lenient punishment for being irresponsible.At least until their dog mauls someone.I own a large breed dog that looks rather scary.If it got onto someone Else's property and was shot I would blame myself. Owning a dog requires personal responsibility. Something that seems to be in short supply...