Quote Originally Posted by Weedhound
Quick story: We treated a rottie shot through the chest by a police officer when the dog approached his child (dog was unattended) in a park. You may say that's overreaction but I don't......when are you SUPPOSED to decide the dog isn't friendly? AFTER it's bitten you or your five year old child?
I don't think it was an overreaction, I probably would have done the same thing if I were in his shoes. Not that I go walking around parks with a loaded pistol, but you get what I mean.

I think it's reflects poorly on the owner if any dogs are allowed to roam around freely, and with no owner in sight. Especially if they're big dogs. Some people get really nervous around dogs, period. And I really think dogs can sense this, which can make them hyper. I also know there are some bad dogs out there. When I was growing up, I didn't always hang out with the nicest crowd of people, and I've seen these dogs having been raised for one thing... to attack, and attack viciously, on command. It's sad when these pets eventually have to be euthanized because they can't be tamed, or happened to do what they were raised to do... injure someone, or someone else's pet.

Glad to hear the rottie you cared for pulled through, I hope he/she found a nice home with responsible owners. Kudos to you for caring for such a misfortunate animal! :thumbsup: