TX Deputy Shoots Farmer’s Dog in the Back of the Head After Farmer Called Police About Burglary

Guns Saves Lives ^ | Apr 24, 2014 | Dan Cannon

[KeyLargo]

TX Deputy Shoots Farmer’s Dog in the Back of the Head After Farmer Called Police About Burglary April 24 2014 by Dan Cannon Share This Post

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It seems like these stories are happening more and more each week. Stories of officers shooting dogs that simply did not need to be shot.

In this case, a third generation Texas farmer, Cole Middleton, called police about a break-in on his property. When an officer finally arrived, Rains County Deputy Jerred Dooley, the farmer’s dog ran up to the officer (as dogs do, especially herding dogs), so the officer drew his gun and shot the dog.

Middleton and other residents recorded the conversation with the backup officers that showed up on scene after the fact.

Middleton says he had to drown the dog, who was slowly dying, as the officer refused to fire another shot to put her out of her misery.

The dog in question, Candy, was a blue heeler. These dogs weigh between 30-49lbs, and based on photos of Candy, she seemed to be on the smaller end of the spectrum.

[Forgotten Amendments]

Well, there has been progress. A few years ago, half this thread would be FReepers saying, “You care more about a dog than you do molested children!”

Local TV & radio are all over these stories now. The blackout is from the networks.

Ever try Dr. Warren Eckstein? He’s a radio vet that might be of help.

[from occupied ga]

Dogs become member of the family.

PETA types my anthropomorphize them, but they remain animals, and only a true wackjob or someone with zero impulse control would shoot a cop over a dog.

[Forgotten Amendments]

PETA types my anthropomorphize them, but they remain animals, and only a true wackjob or someone with zero impulse control would shoot a cop over a dog.

When an armed citizen blows away a would-be robber, everyone around here cheers. Do you?

If somebody took my wallet and his accomplice killed my dog, I'd shoot the guy who killed my dog. I don't think that makes me a PETA freak.

[fortheDeclaration]

You don't have to be a member of PETA to love your dog.

He wouldn't be shooting a cop over a dog, he would be shooting him over HIS dog.

Yes, they are animals, but David killed a bear and a lion to protect his sheep.

[Rick66]

Big talk? Did I say anything about killing anybody? Maybe your dog is just a fleabag but my dog is considered part of my family so the consequences(for coming onto my property and shooting her in the back of the head) would be the same. You got me now?

[dmz]

I can see it over a family member, but a dog is just an animal.

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I think you troll these threads just so you can get your boilerplate comments in. They are always the same, and entirely predictable.

Is it really an issue for you that folks feel differently about their dogs than do you?

[from occupied ga]

You got me now?

What a keyboard hero - like I said big talk

[from occupied ga]

I think...

From your comments, not critically. No one gives a rat's ass how you "feel" about your dog except you. The fact remains that a dog IS an animal, and if you shoot a cop for killing your dog any jury in the universe if going to send you away for a long time. Save the big talk and empty boasts for something that means something.

I get so tired of loud mouthed blowhards saying I'll do this and I'll do that when they're just totally FOS. Mighty bold on the keyboard.

[appalachian_dweller]

>> only a true wackjob or someone with zero impulse control would shoot a cop over a dog <<

I resemble that remark.

I’m guessing you’ve never owned a dog.

[from occupied ga]

only a true wackjob or someone with zero impulse control would shoot a cop over a dog << I resemble that remark.

Man's gotta know his limitations

I’m guessing you’ve never owned a dog.

You would be wrong. Owned several, but I was never wired so loosely that I'd have considered shooting someone over one of them.