A Teton County, Idaho family is outraged after they say a sheriff's deputy tried to murder their dog in their own front yard.
Family Outraged after Deputy Shoots Their Dog
Posted on: Nov 21, 2007 at 11:07 AM MST
Channel: On the Scene
I believe this problem goes deeper than just the deputy. I recall County Commissioners Trupp, Hoopes and Calderwood have instructed Sher. Kim Cooke to "Shoot, Shovel and Shut Up" when it came to dealing with dog problems in Teton County. I am ashamed
Teton County already has two deputies that are being investigated for poaching, and now this deputy feels the need to show them up. My opinion, he needs to hit the shooting range and practice on his aim. Score: Dog: 1 Deputy: 0
What has happened with the dog? Is he okay? The Humane Society should find him a new home and please tell us all the deputy has been fired! This action was not legal and Teton County will pay.
ANIMAL KILLERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HOLY SMOKES! What the heck? How can this happen?
wheres the justice? that guys fired for sure! he better be OTHERWISE i feel this departments due for some investigative work!
What a repulsive act. I hope this gets national attention. Aren't we supposed to be depending on officers to do the right thing? Did he leave an injured dog to suffer and die?? He should not be an officer! What the hell is going on in Idaho?
I cannot believe the police department has let this happen. Even If the dog was vicious or being reported with complaint he should NEVER be shot like that. It is not Humane at all. They deputy should be prosecuted. Disgusting
Law enforcement, my foot! Guilty! Guilty! Guilty!!! I hope the family sues for millions!!!! Thank God I don't live in Idaho.
Why would anyone just go shoot a dog without any knowledge or a trial proving the dog had committed an act of aggression. And why didn't they euthanize him rather than shooting him in front of a 3 year old? What is wrong with this police unit??
same thing happened to our family and our dog was then diagnosed with post tramatic stress disorder. I hope the dog is doing fine and something gets changed about how law enforcement should handle dogs.
I WOULDNT HAVE GIVEN MY DOG TO THE COP TO KILL THATS JUST CRAZY!!!
Fight the Freedom Takers
charge police department with cruelity to animals,seeing the picture of the dog justifies inhumane.my condolance to the family.
This "officers" actions are absolute irreprehensible and he should face the maximum punishment for this heinous act. I have a dog myself and I wouldn't let this "officer" or anyone else take him without proper reason AND paperwork.
WHAT THE HELL IS THIS SH*T???? I would have told the officer to get the hell off my property. He would have had to kill ME first, to get to my dog. What the hell country is this....CHINA??? Where was the ASPCA?? This REALLY pisses me off!!!!!!!!!
i think the dog probably has a higher IQ than this crazy punk
Murder involves humans. He tried to kill the dog not murder it. I'm not saying it's not horrible, or that the deputy doesn't deserve punishment, just that it is not murder. People anthropomorphise too much
Of course it's Murder!!! But I do have to say, Why in the heck did the owner allow it? That's what I want to know...You would have to arrest me in order to get my Dog!! Shame on this world!!!
Trying to do that S* infront of a 3 year old?! Haul out the good rope, boys, cause we're gonna play a game! Wow this is a bunch of bunk!
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I'm in a state of shock! Its disgusting what they did to the dog and the family! Just disgusting!
Leave the poor animals alone, thank god they can't really talk ,the police office would be in trouble. Hope he get fired. Lets do to him what he is doing to the animal see if hes hurt
This does not sound like something an actual police officer or Deputy would do. Are we even sure this person was a REAL cop. Was this person in a real/marked police car, was he wearing a uniform, and what if this was a pissed off citizen incognito...
I think the officer should loose his job and go to jail for 3 years this is not what cops are supposed to do and when you kill a dog like that you give it a shot to put it to sleep. this is sad
number 1 the officer should be fired and locked in jail 4 the term of 1 yr this is just wrong
The same thing happened to my grandma's dog years ago. Duke died when the town sheriff shot him on her property. He was drunk. Nothing was ever done about it. Seeing this just brings back the sickening feeling of a terrible moment in my life.
its sickening. i had a brother just like that cop. to bad we cant go shot for shot in cases like this. lets see how HE likes it when he gets shot n left to die. animal or human.. every creature desearves the right to be treated RIGHT!
Kudos to Nate for this story, but here is something to think about, if he does this to animals what will he do his children?? People who harm animals are capable of hurting humans also. Think about for a minute!!!!
1-Why did the owner let the stupid cop take their dog?? 2-Why is that cop sooo crazy??!!! Is he even a REAL cop?? 3-What is up with Idaho's cops? Shooting a dog like that??!! 4-Why isn't that cop in jail right now??? 5-ANIMAL RIGHTS!!! GOD!!!!!!!
why would you leave your dog lying there on the ground for 2 days for all these kids too see that cop was very wrong to do what he did but what about your action?
It looks to me as if this dog is tied up outside and not allowed in the house. If this dog is tied up and kids are allowed to go up to it at will, this dog COULD in fact bite someone. These people need to lear how to take care of their dog.
Does anyone know if that killer is still wearing a badge? I hope the dog is recovering .
This is is such a sad and awful story.. The deputy that shot the dog should be FIRED no questions asked. If the dog had done something wrong it should have been taken to a vet to be put down the right way.. Instead it was taken into unhumane hand :-(
After watching the video clip and seeing the comments, I've come to a conclusion. This started in November, and it's now July. Why is this pathetic excuse for a law enforcement agency taking so long to conduct their so-called "investigation"
WOOF!
why did thedo that?it almost made me cry.
if a cop did that to my dog i would cry.
i will run front the dog tell him stop and get off my land with no paper to do it i love dogs i hate people like that they still get him in jail do it
Awwh Poor dog Bless his heart! I can't believe someone would do that to a poor doggie like that! He's soooooo CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's wrong!
Although by the sound of it, the Deputy was wrong......... I question ANY pet owner who would not have gone to take care of their "BELOVED" pets remains for days. Did the guy plan to leave a rotting carcass in his yard? The story SMELLS to me...
I'm a true animal lover I had to leave my dog this past week end with my brother n law and I cried when I left him,I feel if the story is true and that dog didn't bite anyone that cop should have to pay not a very smart cop I'd say BEST of LUCK......
What that deputy did was inlawful he had no proorf that the dog bite someone he shot the dog without probable cause he had no right.to do that and i would be feriouses if that happended to my dog if i was these people i would take the deputy to court
do you realise the cop was on severance pay? do you realise he has transferred, and may be coming to a town near you? maybe he's already there?
Just another rotton Idaho potato that thinks he is above the law because he has a badge pinned on his chest. This kind of scum should be removed from law enforcement and brought to trial for animal cruelity... New York State would have hung him....
This is absolutely uncalled for. Weather you like animals or not, they deserve to be treated humanely. And should be. I believe killing a dog in this manner is murder. And the officer if he is really one, should stand trial for trying to take a life.
I believe it is Murder I think of my dog as my child I would have died inside to see someone hit her let alone shoot her. Believe me she wouldnt have been the only one shot.
I agree with all these comments, that the officer was wrong in his actions. There is proper procedure in handling this situation and it clearly was not followed. BUT, I want to know ...continued due to limited characters...read on please
continued: I WANT TO KNOW WHY the owner of this animal has not taken it to a vet for care and closier of those wounds! They are not responsable pet owners and do not deserve to own a dog if they can't care for it properly! THEY should be charged!!!
Usually, wounds on animals are left open so they don't create abscesses, which can become infected and poison the blood of the animal, leading to death. I'm sure the dog had been seen by a veterinarian. And, the dog is probably fine now.
I hope the cops feel like big boys now. That is not right. I am opposed to any trigger happy egomeniacs, COPS, and always will be. Now their taking our pets. Outrageous!!!! This is what we all PAY FOR>
Dogs are property. They are no different than livestock.
how would he like it if that dog shot him..i hate cops that think they can do whatever they please.theres a diffrence between what they WANT to do and what they NEED to do.. he should be charged with animal cruelty if guam has that law..
That officer should have gotten the story straight before shooting the dog. He should get suspension for that.
Doesn't Idaho have laws that protect animals? Is this type of action by the deputy in his job description? The children who witnessed this action will also probably need counseling. I think the jurisdiction that this deputy works for should pay.
i d be lost without my dog, id have to stand in front of him,and protect him the way he does me,i really feel bad for this poor animal,
I would do what it takes to protect my loved ones. That includes all 4 of my dogs. Come on killer, try me! I bet I'm a better shot then you:-)
Not saying what happened is right but you do have to remember that in these small communities the people don't want there taxes to go up so as long as they don't have to pay for it they don't care. It is a balancing job for law enforcement.
The holes in this poor dog's head will be sewn up after Thanksgiving? That dog needs to be allowed inside the house to recover. Why is he tied to a pole all alone and lying on the snow-covered ground?
well thsat cop needs to be fired and the dog should be put inside from now on
In Washington State any new deputy/officer is suppose to go through 720 hours of training via the Criminal Justice Training Commission; In additon to a Chapter 43.101 RCW psychological examination shall be administered, and polygraph examine s
how aboyt a update on the dog and the cop whats going on ?
the only thing i can say is to put a fence. if an officer gets into property, you can shoot him for trasspassing
sounds like the deputy didn't pass a phsychological test. i think he needs to take one or maybe he went off some medication or needs to get on some!!!
Just show's not all cop 's can be trusted. I would of told that cop bounce. Why you take your dog out thur without a warrant ? !!!!
Looks like KIDK remvd the video. Probably due to protest by the cops for exposing their abuses
Sounds like the Shelley Idaho Story~ 3 police kill dog then lied!! Seriously something needs to happen, If they get away with this then what next. Where do we really turn for safety!! My deepest sympathy to the family:(
Christina says ...
On Wednesday, Nov 21 at 12:21 PM
Whoever sent the deputy without proper training is just as guilty.The dog deserves due process,not a vigilanty style execution based on hearsay. What has happened to humanity? The dog should be protected against further action and "damages" awarded