Man Forced to Shoot German Shepherd Because Its Owner Couldn’t Bother to Contain It

By John Falkenberg

PALM COAST, FL — A 69-year-old man was forced to shoot and kill a German shepherd when it and another dog attacked him while he was walking his own dog early on the first Sunday of this month, News4Jax reports.

What’s more, it would appear that this tragedy was just waiting to happen. The dogs reportedly ran around regularly, threatening people.

According to News4Jax:

Police say the man told them he was walking his dog Sunday morning on Westcliffe Lane when two dogs got loose from their yard and began to approach in an aggressive manner. The man tells police he tried to turn around and leave, but one of the dogs attempted to bite him and his dog. At that time, the man pulled his firearm and shot the aggressive dog.

Police say the owner of the German shepherds admits they have gotten loose before. Neighbors also told authorities the two dogs roam the area regularly and act in an aggressive manner.

The man who fired the shot showed his concealed weapons license, to deputies and provided them with the gun and ammunition used.

“This is an unfortunate tragic neighborhood situation. While we never want to hear about the killing of a …Read the Rest

Source:: Concealed Nation