Neighbor kills dog in Michigan - Page 1

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By Tom Plahutnik, Web Editor/Producer - email

 

FRENCHTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) -

Michigan State Police say a dog had to be euthanized after swallowing needles authorities suspect were placed inside some meat by a neighbor.

The dog's owner told state police Trooper Michael Peterson on Monday that his 8-year-old Labrador retriever vomited 20 needles.

The Monroe Evening News reports (http://bit.ly/s8tM1w) the dog was euthanized after a veterinarian found needles embedded in the animal's stomach and intestines.

Peterson says the neighbor told police he put the needles inside the meat to prevent the dog from coming onto his property in Monroe County's Frenchtown Township, south of Detroit. The man previously had complained to the dog's owner about the issue.

Police say the neighbor told them he didn't realize the dog would swallow the needle-tainted meat.

The county prosecutor's office is reviewing the case.

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Information from: The Monroe Evening News, http://www.monroenews.com

Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press.  All Rights Reserved.

how sad that another dog must pay becasue the owner refused to keep it in his own yard.....

i understand the frustration of the neighbor, but putting needles in meat ...... that's such a slow and horrible death...... poor dog! 

Yeah. That's why I have fencing. Serves multiple purposes. Keeps the dogs out of the road, and the neighbors. Keeps other animals out, and it makes it harder for others to trespass. The neighbor was definitely wrong, and I'm glad he confessed, but I think it is time for all dog owners to take responsibility for their own animals. You don't let your kids wander the hood or play in the street. So why your dog?

I'd love to fence my property, but I just can't afford it.  That is about the only positive thing I can think of about living in town.  I could afford to fence my yard.

Red Sable, I know it doesn't keep out trespassers, but an e-fence will keep your animal on your property. They are great if these circumstances are of a benefit to you and your dog living in close proximity to a well traveled road. The cost per/ perimeter is very reasonable compared to a privacy fence.

I have considered that bee, and I'll have to look into costs.  It has to be a closed circuit, right?  So it would have to cover at least 3 acres.  That still may put me in the poor house.

I'll find out.  If Santa were rich and feeling generous, he could bring me that too along with my hi speed, not sure I've been good enough though.

instead of fencing all three acres, consider fencing a smaller portion around your house. you could save $1000's and as you find money, you could increase the size.

No, RedS, you can just e=fence the front part, or portions, all kinds of selective stuff. It wouldn't hurt to listen to a sales spiel. You don't have to buy if it isn't for you.

I'm moving within the month. The first thing I'll do is put up a fence. Before I even buy a washer and dryer, a fence will be up.

RS, you can buy Chaz's used fencing!  On a serious note....... Plant two 4X4s 100'/150' apart amd secure that cable/pully system for the dog to go back and forth.