Pet Protection

[apjonas]

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jackal1209 wrote:

In Texas a Police officer may use deadly force against a human attacker of a police working dog!

Could you point me to the statute or case law that supports this contention. I am not saying you are not correct, I just cannot find it. I will say that the first time a person is killed solely for attacking a such a dog, the kaka will hit the fan and you can expect federal court action.

 

[GlockEm]

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TaosGlock wrote:

Our Golden Retriever is like a family member. I would not hesitate to defend her against another animal attack. Unfortunately, only in the most extreme situation can I legally shoot to defend her against a human attacker.

We are the same way with our Golden. If someone or something is attacking my dog, I will react the same way if someone is attacking my family and wouldn't think to try to sort out the legalities before hand. Just like I would for my family, I would try to preserve the lives of my loved ones first and deal with the reprocussions later. I'd take the illegal hunting citation for my dog's life.

 

[longwatch]

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I just read this story about a hunter who lost several of his dogs to wolves. The story really emphasizes the need to have a firearm to protect not only yourself but your children and animals too.
Pictures in the story not safe for work or dog lovers.
http://www.clearwaterprogress.com/wolf attack.htm

Similar attacks have happened in urban areas as well, not by wolves but coyotes. There were several attacks on pets near my house in Falls Church 2 years ago by a coyote.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A21882-2004Jul1.html

 

[TaosGlock]

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Awesome Wolf story longwatch!

 

[Mo Hunter]

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Pets and Property protection.

In Missouri, pets are considered property.

In any situation where it is legal to protect your property with deadly force, a dog would be included (I should think).