Comments on: Man Shoots Attacking Dog…Was He Justified?

By: Amtraynort

Amtraynort — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 20:40:00 +0000

It is sad situation…I do not justify the killing of any animal, however, it was the Rotties owner who should have had control of his dog. The lab owner was protecting his dog…so it was self defense.
I know if anything (or anyone for that matter) attacked any of my dogs…it would end very badly for the other side. Feel sorry for the loss of the Rottie..I sure he was loved. Note to everyone…it is YOUR responsibility to socialize & train your dog & REMEMBER…you may treat you dog like a family member, BUT they are animals with animal instincts, & there will come times when their instincts will win.

By: Gap0673

Gap0673 — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 01:47:00 +0000

the owner of the Rottie is at fault for not controlling his dog properly. I have a Rottie and I am very careful when I walk him in different areas. I KEEP CONTROL OF MY DOG AT ALL TIMES!
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By: Jeffro2pt0

Jeffro2pt0 — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:36:08 +0000

Just wanted to pass along that their has been an update to the story:

http://wtam.com/cc-common/news/sections/newsart...

Looks like the only charge they could pursue is the one were the rottweiler owner failed to have his dog on a leash no longer than 8 feet in length. They say the misdemeanor will probably end in a fine.

By: Jeffro2pt0

Jeffro2pt0 — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:36:08 +0000

By: Macy

Macy — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:31:20 +0000

Pulling and kicking? That is how someone communicates and handles dog situations? Oh, well, and a gun.

By: Jeffro2pt0

Jeffro2pt0 — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:47:31 +0000

It's a tough call, but if left no other choice, I would rather see my dog live than die. Also, their is no telling what would have happened to me once the Rott decided to attack me rather than the dog. This entire situation is terrible but the results from the case and whether they decide to press charges on the man who shot the dog will be interesting.