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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Dog lunges at deputy, shot in Pennfield Township
PENNFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A deputy shot and killed a dog when it lunged at him after responding to a report about aggressive dogs in Pennfield Township on Friday. Around 5:11 p.m., deputies with the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office were sent to the area of Swift Road near Capital Avenue NE after receiving multiple reports about aggressive dogs running loose in the area. The callers said the three dogs were Pit Bulls, and they were concerned because children play outside in the area. Responding deputies spoke to the two people who called. One person said the dogs came onto his property and attacked his dog, which received minor injuries. The second caller said the dogs aggressively charged at her while she was in her yard. The deputies found the three dogs in a side lot near a home. When a deputy approached the dogs, trying to secure them in his vehicle, they charged at him. The sheriff's office said that he gave 'loud verbal commands' to try and deter the dogs, but they didn't stop. When one of the dogs was within 3 to 5 feet of the deputy and lunged at him, he fired his gun three times, hitting the dog, the sheriff's office said. The other two dogs took off. The dog hit by gunfire died at the scene, the sheriff's office said. Shortly after the dog was shot, the dogs' owners arrived at the scene and took the two dogs. The sheriff's office said they also took the dead dog home after declining to have the dog taken to the county animal shelter. The sheriff's office said that a supervisor went to the scene to provide 'oversight, documentation, and contact information for any necessary follow-up.' An administrative review will take place due to the use of force, the sheriff's office said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lt. Curtis Smith at 269.781.0880 or submit an anonymous tip through Silent Observer at 269.964.3888. The case remains under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
16-03-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Pay to Spay program helps Denver pit bull owners spay and neuter pets for free
A private donor is trying to help reduce pet overpopulation. That donation will pay for pit bull owners to get their pups spayed or neutered at the Denver Animal Shelter. Pit Bulls fill the kennels at animal shelters all across Colorado, and they generally take longer to be adopted, sometimes because of the bias against the breed. "Well, I think pit bulls are just misunderstood in the community. They're a very popular breed, super fun, and funny, and kind and sweet dogs. Being a popular breed, there are a lot of them," said Dr. Carolyn Karrh. Saturday was surgery day at the Denver Animal Shelter, and David Martinez was nervous as he dropped off his three-year-old pit bull BMO to be neutered. "He, funny enough, was an accidental litter of my pup's," said Martinez. Karrh said, aside from the overpopulation of the breed, spaying and neutering these dogs will benefit them in the long run. "They are very predisposed to getting a condition called pyometra, which is an infection of the uterus. It is life-threatening," Karrh explained. "If we can curb the pet overpopulation issue, this is one of the big reasons for having a spay-neuter clinic like this." Martinez said he's happy for the chance to have BMO neutered. "You know, I'm happy to get these services done for my baby." That big baby joined about 15 other pit bulls Saturday morning, all a part of a larger Pay to Spay program that hopes to serve 120 pit bulls over the next few weeks, all free of charge. "We don't need other you know, more and more pit bulls ending up in the shelters, you know, not being adopted and stuff like that. So definitely the best thing to do," said Martinez. In addition to that free surgery, owners who took part in Saturday's clinic also got a $100 grocery gift card.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Yahoo
'Why did everybody drop the ball?' Dog attack leads to tension between township, county
After two people were attacked by dogs in Colerain Township last week, township officials are saying the nonprofit handling dog warden services for Hamilton County isn't doing enough. Officers responded Friday afternoon to Applevalley Court after receiving reports of an attack involving two dogs and arrived on the scene to find a woman with severe injuries to her arms and a man with a small hand injury, police said. In a letter on Sunday, township officials condemned what they described as Cincinnati Animal CARE's decision to allow the dogs to remain in the community, despite the nonprofit's staff relaying to police that the dogs were 'too vicious' to take in. More: VICIOUS: An investigation into how Ohio laws fail thousands of dog attack victims Police said the woman, Emily Rentschler, was driving down the street to pick up her children and noticed the dogs were loose, but was attacked when she tried to corral the dogs. Her boyfriend arrived as she was being attacked and placed her inside his truck. Police records and 911 calls show the attack caused panic and chaos in the suburban neighborhood. A neighbor told dispatchers Rentschler was screaming while being mauled by two large dogs. He said he was working from home and initially mistook the screams for the sound of kids playing. 'I'm loading a gun right now. If I have to shoot these dogs I'm putting them down,' he said. Another 911 caller said the woman was 'bleeding really bad.' Two people who reported the attack to authorities said the dogs appeared to be Pit Bulls. The attack was even witnessed by Rentschler's children, who also called 911 to report what happened. While the dogs roamed the neighborhood, an officer fired multiple pepperball rounds at the dogs as they approached police, according to an incident report. Another officer held Rentschler's boyfriend at gunpoint after he grew agitated and threatened to kill the dogs himself if police would not shoot them, the report states, adding that the man was holding a gun when police first arrived and the officer was unsure whether he was still armed. Officers eventually corralled one of the dogs inside the owner's backyard and the owners were able to secure the second dog in the backyard after they arrived home, police said. The owners were cited, and the dogs were deemed dangerous, but Cincinnati Animal CARE – the nonprofit contracted by the county for animal control services – refused to take the dogs even after the owner offered to give them up, according to township spokeswoman Helen Tracey-Noren. 'Our residents deserve to feel safe in their homes and to be able to take a walk in their neighborhood without fear of being viciously attacked,' the township's letter reads. Cincinnati Animal CARE has yet to issue a response to the township's claims. The township is urging the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners to review the dog warden's policies, training and resources. 'State law is very clear. It is the responsibility of the county to control dangerous animals in townships,' the letter reads. 'Our residents should not have their safety compromised because the county has ignored a core responsibility.' Officials said Rentschler will need several surgeries and faces a lengthy road to recovery. Dogs bite about 17,000 people a year in Ohio severely enough to require medical attention or to prompt calls to law enforcement. Experts estimate the actual total is double that because so many bites go unreported. An investigation by the USA TODAY Network Ohio bureau found that gruesome dog attacks happen despite warnings, complaints and previous attacks that went unheeded by dog owners and unpunished by the legal system. Under Ohio law, the owner of a dog that disfigures or even kills someone is likely to pay a fine that's little more than a traffic ticket. The law also does not require that a vicious dog be euthanized after such an attack, even if it results in a fatality. The doctor who treated Rentschler at the hospital said that she was lucky to be alive, according to her mom, Carrie Davis, who added that Rentschler will have to miss work as she can't type because of her injuries. Davis said the township is abdicating its responsibility to remove the dogs from the neighborhood by placing blame squarely on the dog warden. She pointed to a decision by police amid budget cutbacks last year to pare down the types of calls they respond to, including non-emergency animal complaints. With the dogs still in the neighborhood, she said she worries for the children, including her grandchildren, who have to wait at the bus stop at the top of the street. 'They don't seem to understand their responsibility, or they're more worried about money than they are the safety of residents,' Davis said of the township. 'We're trying to figure out, why did everybody drop the ball?' However, Colerain Township Police Chief Edwin Cordie said it's not within his department's purview, under state law, to remove the dogs; that job is for the dog warden. Cordie said the dogs' owners have been cooperating with authorities and the department's records showed no prior incidents involving the dogs, although the animals were unregistered. He added that any further investigation would be handled by the dog warden. 'I think what's important here, and especially with the victim, is that we're concerned that the dogs are still there,' Cordie said. 'This was a pretty vicious attack.' Enquirer media partner Fox19 contributed the photo for this report. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Colerain Township dog attack prompts concerns, questions over response
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pit Bulls Meeting Baby Brother For the First Time Are the Best Welcome Wagon
Babies and dogs go together like chocolate and peanut butter. They're just the cutest combination: the dog is super protective of the baby. The baby thinks it's cool that the dog has fur. There's nothing better! On Monday, February 3rd, one baby boy got to go home to his 75-pound Pit Bull siblings, and it was just amazing. They were ready to welcome him, and it proves that the best is yet to come: to watch the video. Sahara's experience with her pups bringing her baby home is pretty much the dream. They're so kind. As soon as he gets older, they'll be the best of friends! These two are Apollo (the big white one, 7) and Sydney (the smaller grey one, 10), and both of them are rescues. They've been preparing for their baby sibling since they first learned about him: they watched mom go through pregnancy and, for the 3 days he was in the hospital, dad was bringing home items with his scent on it for them. Apollo is much more invested in the baby than Sydney is, though both Pit Bulls absolutely love their sibling. Apollo putting his head in the car seat is hilarious: why is his head as big as the baby?! Though they sometimes get a bad rap, and people are often hesitant about them around kids, Pit Bulls can make excellent family dogs - even if they're rescues. If there's one thing Apollo and Sydney prove, it's Pit Bulls are big, they're also typically more mild-mannered, and they take well to training. If you spend time teaching your Pit Bull to avoid dangerous behaviors like jumping, nipping, and body-slamming, they'll already be better suited to handle a baby. To make sure they're as prepared as possible, you should: Always supervise, no matter how sweet your pup is. Bring things home with the baby's scent on them so they can get used to the smell. Introduce them to a different baby beforehand if you can, so the sight won't be new. Play some crying baby sounds occasionally. Speak in a calm voice around the baby to promote calm vibes in the room. Basic training will help keep everyone safe, but there are some little things that you'll have to figure out along the way. For Apollo, it's probably, "don't put your head on the baby, because your head is the size of the baby." Luckily for him, that baby will get bigger soon! 🐶🐾🐾
