Abuse Of Power & Excessive Force On Our Beloved Pets
While looking at this page we have to remember that there are a lot of wonderful law enforcement officers out there, but then there are the other ones who are constantly in the news.
Do law enforcement officers have a license to inflict unnecessary pain & suffering or kill our precious pets without fear of consequences?
This page is dedicated to the many families and furry little victims who suffered at the hands of those who are supposed to protect and serve. We sincerely hope that compiling a list of these victims will help people to understand how widespread the problem is and that they will join the effort to initiate strict guidelines and consequences for all "officers of the law" and local officials who abuse their power. The abuse of power and departmental cover-ups must stop!
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*This page is still under construction and this is not a complete list.
Abby - Warrenville, South Carolina
Cop shot & killed 15 year old, toothless dog in her own yard
Story September 2011
Ace - Windsor, Pennsylvania
Shot in the side, killed in his own yard
Story May 2, 2014
Story May 2, 2014
Alfred & Bobidae - Mobile, Alabama
Both dogs shot in their own back yard, one survived
Video March 14, 2014
Story March 15, 2014
Video The Outcome April 11, 2014
"A Mobile police officer is being punished after a shooting incident left one dog dead and another wounded in their owner’s fenced backyard, according to officials."
Angel - Hammond, Indiana
Story May 2, 2014
Cop shot and killed her in her own yard just days after her eleven puppies were born
Story May 3, 2012
( More from Hammond - see Lilly's story -scroll down the page)
Angel - Georgetown, Kentucky
"He shot her when she was walking away...shot in the back."
Story March 10, 2014
Angel - Georgetown, Kentucky
"He shot her when she was walking away...shot in the back."
Story March 10, 2014
Update July 14, 2014 Officer Resigns
Apollo - Hometown, Illinois
July 25, 2014
Apollo was shot in the head by a cop in his front yard, in front of his family, including a six year old child.
Update July 28, 2014 - Officer Fired
Arfee - Coeur D'Alene, Idaho
July 9, 2014
"The dog barked at the approaching officer through the cracked window and the dog was fatally shot; Jones was not in the vehicle at the time of the shooting."
Story Police Investigation Found Shooting Of Arfee Not Justified
Arzy Kenzington - Sulphur, Louisiana - "He (the cop) would rub the dog's back and then push him away. All of a sudden, he just jumped down and shot the dog in the head."
Story April 28, 2014
Story April 29, 2014
Update May 2, 2014 - officer has some history
Update May 8, 2014 officer resigned
Arzy Kenzington Updates
Former Sulphur officer indicted on charge of animal cruelty June 5, 2014
Former Sulphur officer accused of fatally shooting dog arrested for animal cruelty June 7, 2014
Ava - Erie. Colorado
May 10, 2011
Update - July 5, 2012 Police Officer, Town Of Erie Sued Over Fatal Dog Shooting
Baby Girl - Staten Island, New York
Killed by NYPD officer
Story April 11, 2013
Bandy - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
May 4, 2012
"The owner of a dog that was shot and killed by a Fort Lauderdale Police officer is suing the cop and the city seeking damages."
Baxter - Pembrook Pines, Florida
February 24, 2012
Shot 6 times by Pembroke Pines police officer
Baxter's fight for life ended March 19, 2012
Family Of Dog Killed By Pembroke Pines Officer Gets $20,000 Settlement
Bear Bear - Severn, Maryland
August 2, 2010
"The initial police investigation was immediately closed by the responding officers; but was re-opened two days later"
Story - Officer found guilty
Bella - Chicago Heights, Illinois
August 13, 2014
Bella - East Peoria, Illinois
August 21, 2014
The officer pulled out his gun and walked down the street, Bella was up by the house - not even near him. The video clearly shows her moving away from him, he walked toward her and shot her twice.
Video - Slow Motion
Bella - Greenville, South Carolina
Dog shot 7 times "Not only did Bella die from her injuries, she died slowly."
Story December 30, 2013
Belle - Vallejo, California
"There was no reason that his first recourse would have been to use deadly force," Gregory said of Calhoun. Belle was the "sweetest family dog you could ever hope to have, who is also a really good watchdog."
Story May 18, 2012
Bentley George - Howell, New Jersey
June 4, 2014
Big Daddy - Hoke County, North Carolina
April 12, 2012
Shot and killed on his own front porch by a cop
Blue - Kingman, Arizona
The neighbor said the dog "casually" walked passed several deputies before being shot.
"There was no reason, it was just that quick," he said.
Story September 11, 2011
Blue & Pinky - Las Vegas, Nevada
September 14, 2012
Cops shot Blue 6 times, Pinky was just a puppy, didn't make it past the steps
Update September 12, 2014 Lawsuit filed against police
Bobby The Cat - Boerne, Texas
"A South Texas police officer has been fired after a grand jury declined to indict him for shooting an arrow into his neighbor's cat."
Story June 6, 2013
Boo Boo - Staten Island, New York
November 21, 2011
Shot to death by cop
Boomer - Port Orange, Florida
"Woman injured by bullet fragment when cops shoot dog at Port Orange home "
Story September 24, 2010
Bonnie "Boo Boo" - Clarksville, Tennessee
Story November 21, 2012
Booder - Dahlonega, Georgia
May 28, 2014
"Royston Police Chief Donnie Boleman issued a statement after the shooting that Reynolds was not acting in his official capacity as an officer in the department, nor was he within his sworn jurisdiction."
Boomer - St. Petersburg, Florida
"His death is tragic enough on its own, but the fact that he was the 7th dog killed by the police department this year shows that the officers not only need training, but a clear policy that encourages non-lethal dog handling techniques. "
Info posted 2012
Story October 14, 2011
Boozer - Newington CT
April 16, 2012
Shot and killed by cop
Justice For Boozer The I Am Boozer Project
Bosha - Miami, Florida
Hiding under a truck, barking
Story May 16, 2012
Boss - Johnson County, Kentucky
February 17, 2014
A cop shot him 4 times
Brad - Riverside, California
August 23, 2012
Dog was shot through gate because officers needed to
get into back yard, oops wrong house
Brick & Lilly - Imperial Beach, California
Sheriff’s official said the department does not have set guidelines
Story February 19, 2014
Brownie - Merrit Island, Florida
Brevard County deputy shot dog in front of toddler in his own yard
Story January 20, 2014
Bruce - Honolulu, Hawaii
September 5, 2014
"Sweet Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix was shot by police 9/5/14. Officer forced Bruce to lay bleeding for an hour before his family was allowed to get help."
Bubba - Las Vegas, Nevada
"Bubba was killed on Sunday, when one of several police officers investigating reports of gunfire in the two hundred block of Earl near downtown Las Vegas got into his backyard instead."
Story January 9, 2013
Bubba - Eastvale, California
Was in a vehicle with 2 suspects, shot twice by cops
Story March 7, 2014
Buck & Bill - Manatee County, Florida
Occupation: Therapy dogs
Murdered by Manatee County Officials
Every effort was made to save them but county officials would not allow that to happen
Bucky - Arlington, Texas
Occupation: Autistic child's emotional support dog
October 4, 2011 Cop shot Bucky 5 times while children were watching
Video of Bucky and his best friend
Buddy - Riviera Beach, Florida
February 15, 2014
"Representatives at the Paws 2 Help Clinic said they've taken in at least three dogs recently who have been shot by police. They said the key is to get the bullet out as fast as possible."
Buddy - Orange County, Florida
Dog declared "dangerous" after woman broke her foot
Story September 24, 2010
The Final Decision November 16, 2010
Buddy - Birmingham, Michigan
"Witnesses said that on Saturday night Buddy was on the front porch when officers arrived. When officers approached him, he ran to the side of the house, where he was shot twice, witnesses said."
Story October 20, 2011
Buddy Fernandez - Gonzales, Texas
July 5, 2014
Bugs - Commerce City, Colorado
September 24, 2014
“The other cop had told him he should have Tasered the dog or something first instead of shooting him,”
“The dog cannot open that gate. The cop had the gate open.”
Bullet - Ansonia, Connecticut
October 2012
Shot by bounty hunter in his own yard
Bullet - Round Rock, Texas
May 30, 2014
Shot in his own home. Police responded to burglar alarm, ignored warning signs, entered house and fired seven rounds, shot him five times
Bully, Boss & Kahlua - Palm Beach County, Florida
August 14, 2012
"PBSO deputies shot and killed three (3) beloved dogs after trespassing onto THEIR gated property."
Justice For Bully, Boss & Kahlua
***Take a break and check out this wonderful cop***
"Officer Responds To Dangerous Dog Call, Comes Home With New Best Friend"
Cage - Tuscaloosa, Alabama
June 24, 2013
Cali - Ardmore, Oklahoma
March 3, 2014
Shot and killed by cop
Cammie - LaGrange, Missouri
March 31, 2010
Video - very disturbing
Story May 1, 2013 - Settlement
"A federal case involving a LaGrange, Mo., police officer who fatally shot a man's dog has settled in the plaintiff's favor for $50,000, the man's attorney said."
Candy Middleton - Rains County, Texas
Occupation: Cow dog
April 18, 2014 Deputy shot her in the back of her head
Story April 23, 2014 Cop fired
Update May 9, 2014
"They indicted him within two weeks," Schulte said. "That never happens."
Candy Middleton - Updates
Rains County Deputy Pleads "Not Guilty" June 19, 2014
Capone - Camden, New Jersey
33 shots fired to kill puppy
Video April 17, 2011
Carter W - Ponca City, Oklahoma
August 2014
Castro - Chicago, Illinois
August 17, 2014
"Terry Taylor says police told him they were chasing someone, and wound up in Taylor’s backyard at 59th and Martin Luther King Drive. Officers opened the gate, covered with a Beware of Dog sign, then shot dead the 120 pound Italian Mastiff named Castro, who was outside at the time."
Charlie - Guthrie, Oklahoma
May 29, 2013
"That's when I said 'Don't come in' and he just went ahead and went in the fence," Wickham said.
Cheapa - Miami, Florida
Police claim that the owner of a grow house granted them permission to search the house when asked and then suddenly the dog attacked.
Story January 11, 2012
Chloe - Commerce City, Colorado
November 2012
Shot & killed after being captured
Video November 25, 2012
Video November 27, 2012
Choco - Rochester, New York
March 14, 2014
Shot by a cop in his own yard.
Cisco - Austin, Texas
April 14, 2012 Shot & killed by cop in front of owner - oops wrong house
Cody - Ottumwa, Iowa
August 28, 2014
"As for Cody being vicious, he's been a great dog since being at Hope Animal Rescue. He wags his tail and allows the vet to treat his injured leg. Despite being scared and in pain, Cody has done nothing more than growl. Since he hasn't shown any signs of aggression, Cody isn't muzzled to treat his wound."
Cowboy - Pasco County / New Port Richie, Florida
"Pasco County sheriff's Deputy left his patrol car outside the gate at a home and climbed the fence."
Story April 23, 2015
Cream - Anderson, South Carolina
May 20, 2014
Cop shot dog while investigating a missing / stolen cell phone report - the cell phone belonged to one of his family members
Story May 21, 2014
Story May 21, 2014
De'Ja - Wise County, Virginia
August 23, 2014
"I saw these cops and I told them I didn't know the person they were looking for,"
"The deputy shot De'Ja in the back, and her legs went flailing in the air"
Delilah - Columbus, Ohio
Story February 17, 2014
Story February 17, 2014
Diamond - Spartanburg, South Carolina
Cop shot 35 pound tethered dog, oops wrong house
Story August 30, 2012
Diego - Enid, Oklahoma
Cop shot and killed him in his own yard - cops refused to give family dash cam video
Story July 3, 2013
Justice For Diego July 5, 2013
Diesel - Carter County, Oklahoma
Deputy shot dog while searching for suspect, oops wrong house
Story July 18, 2013
Dixie - Vienna, Georgia
April 22, 2013
"A beloved family pet is dead at the hands of a local police officer"
Doctor - DeKalb County, Georgia
July 24, 2014
Shot by cop in his own yard
“No steps were taken by DeKalb police whatsoever to try to save my dog’s life,” he said. “The dog was still alive, clearly bleeding like crazy and the police officer blocked my exit,” Theall continued.
Story July 26, 2014
Update July 29, 2014 DeKalb County Cop Resigns
Dog - Champaign, Illinois
November 17, 2012
Shot & killed by cop while on his leash, the stray who attacked him got away
Drake - South Bend, Indiana
June 5, 2014
Easy - DeKalb County, Georgia
Video February 4, 2012
Echo - Wichita, Kansas
July 16, 2014
Neighbors like Garrett Rae saw the incident and say they don't think police needed to use such force. "It just makes me upset when you see someone in that position abuse their power," Rae said. " That dog was whimpering on the ground and he took another shot."
***Take a break and check out this wonderful cop***
"Police dash cam shows dogs attacking officer during traffic stop"
Stewart, Florida Police Officer Joe Calderone deserves an award!
Fisher - Moline, Illinois
June 16, 2014
“They let my dog lay there and bleed to death"
Fletch - Mount Vernon, Ohio
Death sentence for very minor accidental incident
Story March 21, 2014
Ford - Posen, Illinois
September 11. 2014
"Children were watching which yelled for him to stop after shooting poor Ford 2 times but he decided to fire 2 more times."
Ford - Walton County / Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
" Ford, an 11-month-old pit bull, was killed Tuesday night "
Story March 12, 2014
Fred - Broward County / Weston, Florida
" Deputy was responding to a call about a barking dog"
Story November 18, 2007
Frankie - Pompano Beach, Florida
ooops wrong house
Story September 20, 2011
Gabanna - Kingston, Pennsylvania
May 18, 2014
She wasn't aggressive but the police had difficulty catching her so they decided to shoot her
Gage - Millcreek, Pennsylvania
Cops lied, said they were using a tranquilizer gun
Video Spetember 26, 2013
Geist - Salt Lake City, Utah
June 18, 2014
Shot and killed by cop in his own fenced in back yard while the cop was searching for the neighbor's toddler. The child was found in his own house!
Update August 1, 2014 Officer Cleared Of Wrongdoing
Gixxer - Waterloo, Iowa
June 10, 2014
Story June 10, 2014
Story June 11, 2014
Gotti - Round Rock, Texas
Shot in his own yard
"The dog was not attacking him, or chasing them, or anything like that, he was in his yard,”
Story May 4, 2014
Gracie - El Paso, Texas
3 legged dog shot in front of 11 year old child
Story March 26, 2014
Gracie & Rocky - Escambia County / Pensacola, Florida
"Couple Says Cops Climbed Through Window Without Warrant and Shot Their Dogs"
Story August 9, 2013
Grady - Chicago, Illinois
"Green says that a videotape shows that the dog did not threaten or lunge at the officers"
Story June 28, 2013
Story July 2, 2013
Gringo Boy - Falfurrias, Texas
Justice For Gringo-boy June 2, 2014
Griz - Newton, Iowa
Witness indicated the dog was no threat
Story September 16, 2012
Gunner - Houston, Texas
July 5, 2013
Shot by cop in front of the children, then the cop said,"Its OK, Im a cop."
Hades & Marbles - Toluca, Illinois
August 22, 2013
Justice For Hades And Marbles The Pitbulls Shot By Toluca Police
Hooch - Filer, Idaho
Occupation: Service Dog
Deputy shot man's service dog at his child's birthday party
Story & Video February 2014
Ice - Ansonia, Connecticut
March 3, 2012
Shot in head by cops in his own yard, wagging his tail - oops mistaken identity
Jack - Blue Ash, Ohio
Cops tazed and then shot 7 pound chihuahua 3 times
Video June 11, 2009
Jack - San Marcos, California
Cops shot family pet eight times
Story April 26, 2013
Jane - Atlanta, Georgia
November 10, 2013
Cop shot her on sight, on her own property
Justice For Jane Our Family Dog
Johnny Cash - Parker County, Texas
July 25, 2012
"He did not just shoot my dog, he unloaded his gun on him!
Cash had SIX visible gunshot wounds!!!! There were a total of 9 shots fired!"
Jo Jo - Lake Placid, Florida
Justice For Jo Jo June 30, 2012
Jordan - Peoria, Illinois
May 20, 2014
Shot and killed by a cop in his own yard
Julio - San Bernardino, California
Story March 29, 2012
***Take a break and check out this wonderful cop***
"Stuck Dog Becomes Cop's Best Friend"
Katrina - Gaston County / Charlotte, North Carolina
August 13, 2014
"McCullough described her dog as old and harmless -- an indoor dog she had just let out to use the bathroom." “And she is a pit bull, so there you go, there is your label. She’s never hurt anybody ever.”
Kenya - Irmo, South Carolina
Cops shot dog in her own yard and then refused medical treatment for her
Story September 3, 2013
Story September 6, 2013
Cop Fired For Behavior Issues April 27, 2014
Khaos - Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania
Witness said dog was not being aggressive, cop shot him 3 times
Story March 17, 2014
Kiki - El Monte, California
Video June 21, 2013
Officer Promoted July 20, 2013
Kiki - Springfield, Oregon
August 12, 2014
"Witnesses stated that the dog was barking in her own yard when the officer approached. The officer knelt down and the dog approached. According to the witnesses, the dog did not exhibit signs of aggression at any time. They state that she was merely barking when she was shot in the head at close range."
Killer - Danville, Virginia
Cop shot and killed an 11 year old, 12 pound miniature dachsund
Story June 12, 2009
Kimbo - Royal Palm Beach, Florida
Story January 2, 2012
Kincaid - Baltimore, Maryland -
Shot & killed by police in his own back yard
January 1, 2013
King - Fairfax County, Virginia
September 16, 2014
"The suspect pleaded with the officers over and over to let him put the dog inside, but they refused. Not a single officer tried to grab the dog or let him back into the house, the officer chose to fire his weapon through his right nasal passage, through his hard palate and tongue, exiting through his neck. Witnesses stated that the year old pitbull was doing nothing wrong."
Kobi- Hazel Crest, Illinois
"If this had been a dog shooting involving a private citizen, charges such as criminal trespassing, felony cruelty to animals and disorderly conduct would likely have been filed against Kobi's killers."
Story April 10, 2013
Koda - Columbus, Ohio
Shot in the face while chained and standing still in his own back yard
"The officer said 'It's a pit bull, he's going to attack.' The dog was standing perfectly still 15 feet away from him. He said 'Well he's a pit bull, he's going to attack' and he shot,"
Story November 8, 2013
Kody - Bellingham, Washington
April 3, 2013
"The cop used his own personal hunting rifle to kill Kody. The Sheriff's Office found the killing justifiable and no compensation, or even an apology, has been given to me since the horrific event."
Lacy & Kirra - St Louis, Missouri
April 9, 2012
Lady - Chicago, Illinois
February 2009
Cops shot dog during botched raid - Jury awarded settlement
Story August 19, 2011
"Family gets $333,000 for 2009 raid in which cops killed dog"
Lady - Holly Hill, Florida
Oops wrong address
Story April 23, 2014
Lady - Springville / East Concord, New York
July 25, 2014
Cops shot dog in her own yard while looking for a man at the wrong house!
Laila - Ocoee, Florida
September 18, 2012
"The officer just pulled out his gun and shot her three times while I had a hold of her "
Larry - Bloomfield, Nebraska
Cop trapped the cat less than 50 feet from its home then shot and killed it
Video February 10, 2014
Story February 10, 2014
Lexie - St. Clair Shores, Michigan
Shot 8 times and killed by police for barking
Video December 5, 2013
Video December 5, 2013
Story December 6, 2013
Story January 12, 2014
"Bammel said residents are disturbed the animal control officer “dragged and threw” the bleeding animal in the back of the truck and left it to “bleed out.” He also said police reports indicate the dog was shot five times but necropsy photos supposedly show 15 wounds."
Update July 23, 2014 Lawsuit filed
Licker - Bexar County, Texas
Lily - Fort Worth, Texas
Cop shot dog in the back - ooops wrong address
Video May 30, 2012
Story May 30, 2012
Update February 20, 2013
Lilly Poo - Hammond, Indiana
June 9, 2014
Shot by a cop in her own yard and in front of young children
Update September 2, 2014
***** More Disturbing Hammond, Indiana News *****
Video Shows Hammond Police Officer Allegedly Abusing Dog May 2, 2014
Hammond Cop Appeared To Be Hanging & Beating K-9 Cop - but that's ok
Police Shoot Dog Of Hammond Family Who Lost Home To Fire May 2, 2014
Dog shot in its own yard
Lola - Hatboro, Pennsylvania
May 24, 2014
"The video with this article was found on the wall of Chuck Jay on Facebook. Witnesses can be heard in the background stating Lola did nothing to deserve being shot."
Lucy - York County, Pennsylvania
March 18, 2013
"After talking to the media one of the responding troopers finally called us. He said that they had shot Lucy and killed her"
Luke - Cobb County, Georgia
September 16, 2012
" It was my job to bark at strangers and let mt daddy know that someone was here."
Marley - Hampton, Virginia
May 9, 2014
Shot in front of his owner while he was screaming "Don't shoot my dog!"
Max - Hawthorne, California
Shot to death in front of his owner
Story July 5, 2013
Max - Boca Raton, Florida
" As officers got within 30 yards of the house, police said, the two pit bulls, Max and Kast, ran out an open front door and began barking and charging."
Story - June 16, 2010
Max - Plymouth, Indiana
Story June 2, 2014
Maximus - Chicago, Illinois
Off duty cop shot and killed 4 month old dog
Story May 17, 2013
Update May 16, 2014 Lawsuit filed for $1.35 million
Mayor's Dogs Shot By Police - Berwyn Heights, Maryland
Drug raid gone wrong
Story July 31, 2008
Video August 7, 2008
Video May 6, 2010
Melmo - Gulfport, Mississippi
"I'm coming out of the house, I just got out of the shower, to go get my dog and I'm opening my door and I see a female cop. And she shot between five and six rounds at my dog,"
Story March 22, 2011
Mica - Beatrice, Nebraska
June 25, 2014
Missy - Maywood, Illinois
August 28, 2014
Police entered through a six foot privacy fence, shot and killed her in her own yard and then denied her medical attention - due to a false bite report.
Moco - Ojai, California
March 29, 2012
"They came into our yard without warning and didn't attempt to use any other means of force."
Mongo - Dacona, Colorado
May 5, 2013
Occupation: Service Dog
“I didn’t think I would see that again. You see it in Iraq — and then you see your best friend here get shot,” said Vester, a Marine Corp. sniper, who says he got Mongo, a certified emotional support dog, to alleviate stress after returning from combat.
Monkey - Lake Charles, Louisiana
"Monkey wasn't jumping on him or anything. Four times he shot and the bullet went in. Others said they heard more shots"
Story July 3, 2012
Morgan - Akron, Iowa
June 9, 2014
"Jamey called the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office to report the pool of blood — not thinking it was Morgan’s."
Mya - Aiken County, Georgia
Cop told owner to get back in the house then shot her dog twice
Story December 17, 2013
Nala - Columbus, Ohio
"One of them said that he was going to kill that ***** dog,"
Story May 22, 2014
Story May 26, 2014
Nala - Baltimore, Maryland
June 14, 2014
After being captured her throat was slit by a cop
According to witnesses, the cop was talking about killing the animal as he got out of his vehicle. "I'm going to [expletive] gut this thing," witnesses heard him say, according to the charging document.
Story June 18, 2014
Story June 18, 2014
Baltimore Police Arrest One Of Their Own For Animal Cruelty June 18, 2014
Another Baltimore Police Officer Placed On Leave For Role In Death Of Dog In Canton June 19, 2014
Officer Charged June 19, 2014
Narley - Whitfield County, Georgia
Cops shot him in his own yard. The person they were looking for hadn't been there in over a week.
Story May 7, 2014
Nero - LaPorte, Indiana
"Police are reviewing the fatal shooting of a dog that occurred in front of four people Sunday, almost in the line of the officer's fire, according to witnesses."
Story April 22, 2014
Update May 2, 2014
***Take a break and check out this wonderful cop***
"LaPorte Texas Police Officer Shuts Down Highway To Save Dog"
Odin - San Diego County, California
May 26, 2014
"Odin took two bullets while in his own yard and died in the hands of his family while the smoke was still clearing from the barrel of the deputy's gun. Rest in Peace sweet Odin"
Ozzie - Bradenton, Florida
Video November 28, 2011
Story December 1, 2011
Ozzy - Miami, Florida
The neighbor reportedly told them, "'Be careful. It’s a big dog.'" Then he heard two shots fired. "They walked into the backyard with the guns in their hand. Then they ran from the backyard like they were scared or something."
Story May 16, 2012
Ozzy - Montpelier, Indiana
April 21, 2013
Shot by cop instead of waiting for Animal Control to arrive
Be Ozzy's Voice - Justice For Slain Family Pets
Patton - NC - killed in Cookeville, Tennessee
oops mistaken identity
Video May 8, 2010
Story June 19, 2011
Payton - Lubbock, Texas
Shot in his own yard & in front of the children
Story July 18, 2011
Pepper - West Palm Beach / Jupiter Farms, Florida
October 16, 2013
Polo - Richland County, Georgia
The cop's typical vicious dog story ... again
Poobs - Spearfish, South Dakota
Cop decided beloved pet cat was feral and shot it
Story September 14, 2012
Poodie - Trenton, New Jersey
She was only one year old. Cops shot her once in the chest and twice in the back.
Story May 14, 2014
Poppa - Austin, Texas
"She called 911 Thursday because she thought someone broke into her house, instead of getting help from police though, she ended up with a dead dog."
Story August 16, 2012
Prada - Buffalo, New York
Police raid, oops wrong house
Story August 30, 2012
Precious - Riverside County, California
TV station films dog calmly playing with kids after cop shoots himself trying to kill it
Story April 17, 2014
Princess - Pontiac, Illinois
Justice For Princess December 2013
Rascal - Freeport, Texas
"A Freeport police officer responding to a call for help ended up shooting a dog -- a dog that was just helping his deaf owner."
Story June 29, 2010
Rock - Redford Township, Michigan
May 10, 2014
Cop shot him while he was in his own fenced in back yard. Although he was a very friendly dog his owners had even posted a "Beware of Dog" sign but the police chose to ignore it and entered the yard anyway.
Update September 23. 2014
State lawmaker wants police trained to deal with pets
Rocky Raiser - Buffalo, New York
July 29, 2014
Rosco - Hamlet, Indiana
Pup shot 6 times
Story September 17, 2012
Rosco - Austin, Texas
"With no warnings before, and no communication after the shooting, both Rodriguez and neighbors want answers."
Story April 21, 2014
Rosie - Des Moines, Washington
November 7, 2010
Successful lawsuit, awarded settlement
Story November 12, 2010
Video January 4, 2011
Story November 28, 2012
Des Moines to pay $51,000 over fatal shooting of dog February 20, 2013
Ruby - Center County, Pennsylvania
February 8, 2013
"Ruby's owners immediately questioned the police officer why he shot her. The officer did not respond with an explanation. The officer became belligerent with Ruby's owners and even threatened to shoot her again."
Rugar - St. Louis County, Minnesota
July 8, 2012
Shot by cop in his own yard and left to suffer
Video part 1
Video part 2
Ruger - Ozark, Arkansas
January 27, 2013
"The Sheriff, an officer, and the Sheriff's ex-wife had stopped by early on 1/27/13 screaming to my husband that he was going to shoot our "f***ing dog"
***Take a break and check out this wonderful cop***
Greenport, New York
Cop Rescues Bambi Snarled In Christmas Lights
Sam - Rosenberg, Texas
November 17, 2012
Shot by a cop then seized by Animal Control - family is fighting to save his life
Saved by appeal, Sam is home!
Sara - Thornton, Colorado
June 8, 2013
Cop shot her in the back
Justice For Sara, Killed By Thornton Colorado Police
Scar - Thornton, Colorado
Shot and killed by cop in his own yard.
“He wasn’t running, he wasn’t growling, he wasn’t barking. He was not lunging,” says a witness who saw the shooting."
Video August 28, 2012
Scarlett - York County, South Carolina
Cops doing a welfare inquiry shot dog while she was on a leash
Story March 5, 2014
Scout - Gratiot County, Michigan
September 9, 2012
Cop shot him in his own yard
Update September 24, 2012
Justice For Scout And His Family
Shadow - Wheeling, West Virginia
April 30, 2014
Sheba - Durham, North Carolina
April 12, 2011
Looks like murder imo
Shiner Bock - Austin, Texas
April 24, 2013
Skeeter - Malvern, Arkansas
"He told my little sister you better shut up before I shoot it again," Nellie claimed. "This man acted like he did not have no mercy. He did not care."
Story May 19, 2014
Skye - Phoenix, Arizona
September 17, 2014
"Police report Skye jumped up on a patrol car and tried to attack people. This is impossible, says her owner, because Skye suffered a stroke and was paralyzed on the right side of her body. This poor dog couldn't even jump up on the couch at her home."
Smokey - Eldorado, Illinois
Shot by cop while on a leash and left to bleed to death - oops wrong house
Story September 19, 2012
Story October 10, 2012
Squirrel - (yes, a real squirrel) Mountain City, Tennessee
September 27, 2013
A squirrel that we have taken the liberty of naming "Rocky" was shot and killed bu a cop in a Dollar General Store
Star - East Village, New York
August 13, 2012
Shot by police while protecting owner during a seizure
Story August 19, 2012
Update - Star moved to Nebraska
Tank - Odessa, Texas
January 26, 2014
Tank, Hump & Janey - Detroit, Michigan
Cops shot dogs as they tried to run away from them
Story October 17, 2012
Story February 8, 2013
Tanner - Austin, Texas
Shot by off duty cop in front of special needs child
Justice For Tanner July 3, 2011
Tazzy - St. Petersburg, Florida
"Both officers approached him rather physically grabbed on to him the dog kind of got back on his hind legs a little bit but the leash was still taught. That's when the officer pulled out his firearm and discharged"
Story January 10, 2014
Couple Questions Night Dog Was Shot By Police - Story January 11, 2014
Teela - Omaha, Nebraska
Owner walked down sidewalk into area blocked by police, he was arrested and his dog was shot & killed
Story October 29, 2012
The Colonel - Chicago, Illinois
Dog was wagging his tail, the cop shot him twice
Story December 5, 2012
The Verdict January 21, 2014
Tibetan Mastiffs - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
An offer was made to remove the dogs before police arrived
Story March 27, 2014
Story March 28, 2014
Tiger - Henrico County, Virginia
Police shot pet as they notify family of son's murder
Story January 17, 2013
Story July 25, 2013
Tiny - Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Cops claim that they when they knocked on the door the dog unlatched the door, opened it and came out. Then of course they used the typical "vicious dog" story to justify shooting him.
Story June 18, 2014
Titan - Erie, Pennsylvania
Cop decided to shoot 4 times, witnesses say Titan was not being aggressive
Titan The Bull Bonfa March 1, 2014
Story March 4, 2014
Tito - Minneapolis, Minnesota
July 18, 2014
"Minneapolis police officer shoots and kills man's dog and blames it on car thief"
Titus - Tulsa, Oklahoma
September 11, 2014
"He never identified himself to any of us as a police officer, and after the second shot, people were grabbing their kids, running for their homes," he recalled.
***Take a break and check out this wonderful cop***
"Police Officer Stops And Saves The Life Of Distressed Dog Who Just Lost A Friend"
Vern - Anne Arundle, Maryland
Cop shot him in his own yard
Story February 4, 2014
Vinny - Leander, Texas
Occupation: Therapy Dog
Shot by cop while in his own fenced yard ,
oops wrong house, ooops wrong town!
Story June 19, 2013
Story August 19, 2013
Whitey - Orange County, Florida
A family wanted to adopt him but AC chose to kill him
Story April 11. 2014
Winter - Phoenix, Arizona
Cop opened gate to fenced in yard and fired his gun
Video March 19, 2014
Wrinkles - Washington, D.C.
Looking for man who hadn't lived there for 20 years, shot the dog 3 times
Story February 27, 2012
Ziggy - Adams County, Colorado
Cop shot and killed dog, oops wrong house
Video January 16, 2013
***Take a break and check out this wonderful cop***
Baltimore Police Officer Climbs Into City Storm Drain To Save Puppy
A Friend In Blue September 17. 2011
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Flagstaff, Arizona
No Charges: Arizona officer beat, stomped dog to euthanize it October 12, 2012
"Eventually, after some 20 to 30 minutes of trying to kill the dog, Tewes used a hobble, which is like a metal cable, to try to strangle the dog."
Sacramento, California
Sacramento Police Shoot Dog - Video December 21, 2010
Broomfield, Colorado
Dog trying to protect ailing guardian is fatally shot by police officerJune 21, 2014
"And there was nothing done to use anything but lethal force. The dog didn't have a chance and the man needed help. They didn't do anything to subdue the dog,"
Fort Myers, Florida
"It was a quick decision Mulligan says the officers are trained to make."
"We found between 2009 and 2011 the department totaled 15 shooting incidents --with only eight of those being against animals."
Story Date unknown
Hollywood, Florida
"The officer who was standing over here shot [the dog] and shot her again two more times. The force pushed her, and that's when she landed right over there with me."
Story September 25, 2014
Jacksonville, Florida
"An officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office was suspended late 2014 for allowing a woman to drive his police cruiser on two occasions to a Southside Hooters. Friday afternoon he was back in the spotlight, this time for shooting a dog"
Story March 29, 2015
Troubled Jacksonville cop shoots dog near school Friday
Lake City, Florida
"Once out of the truck, the dog ran aggressively toward police. "
Story October 26, 2012
Miami, Florida
Officer Shoots Dog After It Attacked Police Horse
" the incident started when a man carrying the dog when the dog leaped and began biting the horse’s legs "
Story July 22, 2014
Miami, Florida
"Officers then shot the other dog even though it was not biting the police dog. The K9 was not seriously injured in the attack. "
Story January 28, 2015
Story January 27, 2015
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
"Off-duty New Smyrna Beach cop shoots and kills pit bull after it goes after his dog and lunges at him "
Story December 13, 2010
Orlando, Florida
"Some residents living in the area say it wasn't necessary for the officers to shoot the pet, but police say they had no choice."
Story January 18, 2010
St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg Police Officer Shoots Dog
Story April 1, 2013
Chicago, Illinois
Cop Shot By Officer Aiming At Charging "Vicious Dog" May 7, 2013
Harper Woods - Detroit, Michigan
Pit bull shooting results in injured Harper Woods officerAugust 17, 2014
New York
NYPD Officers Shoot Dog On East Village Street
August 14, 2012
Columbus, Ohio
Owner Says Police Unnecessarily Shot Dog May 10, 2012
Dayton, Ohio
Officer Who Shot Dog Followed Protocol, Officials Say April 29, 2014
North Ridgeville, Ohio
Cop Cleared Of Wrongdoing After Shooting Kittens In Front Of Screaming Children
June 13, 2013
Williams County, Ohio
Cat Killing Controversy In Stryker May 27, 2013
"The Stryker Police Department is under investigation for allegedly killing cats and dumping them in the Tiffin River."
Scott County, Tennessee
Off-duty Scott County corrections officer fired for killing family dog
June 14, 2013
"In a very rare case of a dog shot by police, this new case has brought some justice to the dead dog, and the officer involved now faces a charge of intent to kill an animal."
San Antonio, Texas
Dog shot, killed in SAPD drug raid June 20, 2014
" Four young children were inside a West Side house Friday afternoon when police executed a search warrant during which multiple shots were fired and a pit bull was killed."
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