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Anti Federalist
06-01-2011, 09:20 PM
Including a cat...



Families question shooting of animals by Newark police

http://www.newarkadvocate.com/article/20110601/NEWS01/110601007/Families-question-shooting-animals-by-Newark-police

NEWARK — When Newark police encounter a vicious or injured animal, policy states they can shoot it. But two families question whether their pets were treated properly.

Justin Hall’s golden Labrador-shepherd mix, Sophie, was shot multiple times by a Newark police officer who thought the dog was going to bite him May 8 on South Fifth Street.

Newark Division of Police permits officers to shoot animals domestic or wild, to prevent their suffering or to prevent imminent physical harm, Newark police Sgt. Scott Snow said.

sailingaway
06-01-2011, 09:22 PM
They questioned it? The nerve!

Pericles
06-01-2011, 09:25 PM
Next step is to have the pet owner presented with a bill for the cost of ammunition and other resources used to kill your pet.