Sheriff defends deputy who responded to wrong house, killed tethered dog

The Examiner ^ | August 30, 2012 | Terese Seaberg

[Altariel]

I wouldn’t be surprised if the deputy *did* read and stopped at the “wrong house” for that reason.

Then, feign surprise and “apologize” to the homeowner for “getting the address wrong”.

When government employees believe they have the right to shoot housedogs, there’s a big problem.

When their superiors defend them and their departments rally around them, there’s a bigger problem.

[Altariel]

I agree that tethering is a poor method to secure a dog / allow a dog to play.

However, it makes the dog’s shooting all the crueler.

[Dysart]

One of my dogs I found on the street. I believe he was tethered, and likely escaped from it somehow allowing me to find him, or him, me. I ascertained this after noticing shortly after taking him in that after walks when I’d drop the leash in the yard or driveway upon returning he’d stop as if frozen, unable to move. I keep walking but he doesn’t. He’ll just stand there wagging his tail hoping to be “released” from captivity. I walk back and grab the leash and he resumes walking. It’s been 4 1/2 years and he will go through this routine every time. His memories of being chained up is the only explanation I have for his behavior.

[count-your-change]

He should have gone home at the beginning of his shift.

[Titan Magroyne]

Thanks for posting, I'm likely to incorporate parts of that into my own signage.

[stephenjohnbanker]

Another brilliant cop killing dogs that others are unwilling to kill....