This Week in Puppycide: 11/25/17

Here’s a roundup of recent headlines involving police shootings of pets and other animals:

• Unjustified | Barnett, MO (11/13/17): Detectives search a family home for a fugitive; one searches outside, is allegedly attacked by a 14-year-old “pit bull”, which he shoots and kills in front of children. The detectives apologized and offered to bury the dog.
  (via Dogs Shot by Police | Facebook)

• Possibly Justified | Columbia Falls, MT (11/17/17): “Pit bull” allegedly attacks another dog. Police respond, then chase after fleeing owner and arrest him, when they allegedly get attacked by the same dog. An attempt to deter the dog with a taser reportedly fails, after which they shoot & kill the dog.
  (via Dogs Shot by Police | Facebook)

• Averted | Amesbury, MA (11/19/17): Loose “pit bull” allegedly attacks an officer, gets tased and runs away, returning to its owner. No charges will be filed.
  (via Dogs Shot by Police | Facebook)

• Attempted | Niagara Falls, NY (11/21/17): Cops rounding up two loose dogs are allegedly attacked by a third; one officer opens fire, wounding the dog and hitting his partner in the leg. The injured dog survives.
  (via Dogs Shot by Police | Facebook)

If you know of any similar stories I haven’t mentioned, you can leave them in the comments or send them in.

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