Hundreds react to accidental death of Perry County K-9

http://www.wlox.com ^ | 05/03/2013 | By Jeff Daley, Reporter

[redreno]

PERRY COUNTY, MS (WDAM) -

The accidental death of the Perry County K-9 dog who died after being locked in his handler's patrol car overnight has many people calling for his job.

About three weeks ago, Napo, a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois, was found dead in the patrol car. His handler, Steve Verret, had apparently forgot the dog was in the vehicle.

Reaction from around the state from animal advocates and others has been one of shock and anger.

"Certainly it was a very unfortunate situation all the way around," said Katherine Sammons, Founder Mississippi Animal Advocate Group. "I have known a lot of K-9 officers in my time and that all have been really great people who love their animals and treat them like family. I'm sure this officer feels terrible about what happened."

When news of the death hit the Internet Thursday hundreds of people responded with outrage, thinking it unbelievable that Verret could forget the dog was in the car. Many called for him to be fired and charged with neglect.

[WKB]

When news of the death hit the Internet Thursday hundreds of people responded with outrage, thinking it unbelievable that Verret could forget the dog was in the car

My first thought was people have been known to leave children in cars so why not dogs.

[vetvetdoug]

LEO in this area of Mississippi have fried two in the past and with the help of a veterinarian’s vague diagnosis avoided any repercussions or fault.

[mrsmel]

This will prey on my mind now. How sickening. I can’t imagine doing that to any creature, but I love dogs and only pray to God to make this poor dog happy and loved and cared for now, all the things his human caretaker didn’t bother with. I’m going to give my 5 dogs extra hugs today and plenty of ice in their water.