Dog shot by officer story still getting reaction
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Dog shot by officer story still getting reaction...
Viewers are still weighing in on WSLS.com.Danville Police Chief Philip Broadfoot has said from the very first news conference, he had proof “Killer” the 12 pound dachsund was aggressive.
“The dachsund kept jumping up, trying to bite my ankle and leg.“, says Paulette Dean.
Enter humane society director Paulette Dean, who claims she encountered “Killer” in the neighborhood years before.
What took so long? That’s what we’re hearing from many of you on WSLS.com.
Tchildress6339 writes, “It’s inconceivable the director of the humane society would ignore this type of behavior. We all know it took this long for her to come up with a scenario that matches the police version.“
Another viewer, Judith adds, “Ms. Dean from the humane society should have called animal control if she thought there was any threat. It is discouraging that she would stand up in an oblique defense of the tragic incident. One wonders how she can be representing the SPCA? SHAME ON HER.“
When it comes to our coverage of the latest news conference with Dean, Don Davis from Wytheville has this to say,
“The news you’ve been putting on lately seems to mitigate the shooting. Have these experts on and you know. It just seems likes it’s trying to be a little more dismissive than it should be.“, says Davis.
Dean doesn’t dismiss what happened, calling the shooting unjustifiable.
“Let’s stop the threats, let’s stop the horrible things that are going around about the department, the humane society, the dog.“, says Dean.
If the comments we’re getting are any indication, that’s much easier said than done.
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I am so glad that the officer was fired over this,it’s just a shame that it took so long.The way he handled himself speaks volumes he abused his power,if he is scared of a 12lb dog i don’t think i want him protecting my community,and the woman that spoke out from the humane society about killer should be ashamed of herself,she tried to help make what happened justified.SHAME ON ALL OF THEM
What the fine people of Danville forget is that Danville has a law that says a dog can not run loose. If the owners where so concerned about thier pet why then did they let the dog run loose? I am a dog owner myself, for years now and would not want to see one of my dogs shot , but if one tried to bite me I would shoot the rascal myself. Dogs are like kids the parents are responsible for thier actions. I personally know this officer and he does’nt have any hate for animals he was just faced with a split second desision. Every one needs to get off thier high horse and get over it. It was just a dog not a person. The pound is full of unwanted dogs I wonder how many of those who complained will go out and adopt a dog to save them from the gas chamber? I have a 16lbs Jack Rusell and believe me he can do some damage I have to be careful, because just like Killer he will bite you! People dismiss a small dog, but they can be some of the most dangerous dogs out there.
I am really sorry that this guy lost his dog. It is a terrible thing that happened. But come on how long are you going to cover a story on a dog… I have heard more news coverage on a dog than the teenage boy that was shot and killed. Give it a break guys.. There are dogs killed everyday at the spca.. Do you cover a story on them???
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