Dog shot with crossbow - no charges.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money...ney-topstories

Quote:

Deputies were able to identify the person who shot the dog shortly after the incident. He told investigators he found two dogs attacking his goats inside their pen and he tried to use a pitchfork to separate the dogs from the goats, but was unable to do so. He told deputies he felt he had to shoot the dogs to protect the goats and used a crossbow because it was what was available. The release said deputies who investigated the scene found blood sprayed on the walls in the area where the goats were kept. The goats had injuries that were consistent with dog bites, according to deputies.

The article goes on to say that dogs that harass livestock can be legally killed. A relative of the dog's owner said she was shocked that the shooter was not charged.

I wonder if she will be shocked when/if the victim sues the dog's owner for harassing his goats or gets a vet bill for the goat injuries.

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