Dog Attacks Unsuspecting Deputy

Rick Patterson

Attorney

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When Deputy David Pike made a house call in response to a complaint pertaining to a damaged mailbox, he got more than he bargained for. The homeowner's German shepherd attacked him biting him in the thigh.

In order to fend off the attack, Deputy Pike used a chemical spray on the dog. Fortunately, the dog did not break the deputy's skin. Due to the attack, the owner of the dog was issued a notice pertaining to the new classification of the German shepherd as a potentially dangerous dog. More than fair, I would say.

The dog's owner was informed that if the German Shephard were to bite another person, it could be then classified as a dangerous dog. Did he say "could be"!!! Amazingly, the dog's owner, became enraged when given the form and information that if the dog does bite again, it would be required to be kept in an enclosure, be microchiped and public postings would be also required.

How dare he be outraged. It is the public that should be outraged. As it is, this dog is free to attack another unsuspecting victim who will be justifiably outraged when he/she finds out this is not the first time this dog has attacked. Clearly, this man is not willing to take the proper precautions to protect others from his pet, so we must do that for him.