Quote Originally Posted by LilacDragon
That is why I just love this board.

Less then a month ago, a majority of posters had nothing but harsh words for the gentleman that shot the loose dog in his yard because he claimed he was protecting his child and didn't know that the dog was a police dog.

But today, it is ok to shoot the loose dog to protect some chickens.

I must have missed something somewhere.
I remember that thread. I believe I posted RIP Flip just like I posted RIP Penny here on this thread.

What I'm feeling is frustration that the owner didn't do enough to protect their dog. I know not to let Fenway out in my yard because I know he'll get flattened by a vehicle. So in the dead of winter when we actually have snow and it's actually 10 degrees below zero or it's 3am in the morning & he has to do his business, I pile on the clothes and the boots, hook him up to his leash & walk him. Heck I'd love to throw open the door so he can do his business without me having to go out with him. But I know I can't. I know he is my responsibility and I need to protect him.

Again, all of my comments are on what I'm hearing on the news. From what it sounds like, there's more to what's being said.