Ohio Cops OFF a Chihuahua - Page 1

Family Outraged After Officer Shoots Their Dog

Reported by: Lynn Giroud
Photographed By: Jeremy Glover
Web Produced By: Neil Relyea
June 9, 2009
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CINCINNATI, OH –– A Blue Ash family is outraged after returning home to find their dog had been shot and killed by a police officer.
The dog was a Chihuahua-mix named “Jack” that Scott and Sharon Bullock had given to their 12-year-old son for his birthday a few years ago.

When the Bullocks returned home from a family member's funeral on Friday, they found blood and three bullets on their front porch – along with a note to call the Blue Ash Police Department about their dog.


The Bullocks were shocked to learn that Jack had gotten out of the backyard and two officers who tried to catch him, ended up shooting and killing him right on the family's front porch.

"He was cornered on the porch and scared," said Sharon Bullock. "The officer bent down bare-handed to pick up Jack, and Jack bit him."
"My five-year-old cried himself to sleep the night before last, wanting his dog," said Sharon Bullock.

"He ‘barks’ for him" added Scott Bullock. "He'd ‘bark’ and Jack would always come to him, so he's outside going ‘Bark bark bark,’ hoping he's gonna come back. It's heartbreaking."

The Bullocks told their five-year-old and three-year-old sons that Jack ran away.

The Bullocks admit they were at fault for leaving their dog outside, and are sorry the officer was bitten, but they say their dog was not a vicious animal and had never bitten anyone before.

They're wondering why the officers didn't call the SPCA to catch the dog.

"They didn't make that phone call other than to come scoop the dog off the porch after they shot him," said Scott Bullock. "Two grown men that can't gather up a five-pound dog – and they're trained police officers – sounds ridiculous to me."

That officer later explained to the family that he was following procedure.

The Blue Ash Police Department has not returned 9News’ calls for comment on this incident.
The family says there were two officers involved. One was bitten. The other officer tased, then shot the dog three times.

Barney Phiffe strikes again...

Land of the free and home of the stupid.

I called the department to express my disappointment and saddened heart, as they were/are a 'professional' well run department. 
Long story short...they defend the practice and the events that occured.
If they cant noose your dog, it gets shot.
I couldve thrown a blanket over the dog, boxed the dog, grabbed a fish net anything.

This is a sad story for all involved.

there are MANY things they could have done including leave it at tasering the dog, though I doubt that would be necessary either.  How about walking away from the dog, they couldn't catch it, so leave it alone?  Tiny dog like that wouldn't present much of a danger to the community.  I have chihuahuas - they can be fierce but it's in fear - and their bite doesn't hurt much.  Shame on them.  Poor dog and poor family.  If it were me I'd be suing those officers and department for all I could get.

molly

Very sad for the family.  Anyone watch Oprah yesterday?  Alot of 'cops' shouldn't be.  Unbelievable.

Just like our Public Schools -- everything has been "dumbed down" in the United States.

This surprises anyone here?  Poor little dog.  He was on his own porch, and the cops couldn't catch him, so they shot him?  Police procedure, huh?  What would they do if a two year old child wouldn't cooperate with them?  Shoot the kid and claim that it was procedure?

It irritates me so much.  The police used to be respected by the populace.  People used to call them by name, if you were drunk, the locals would give you a ride home, and they were friendly.  Today, too many have this "us against them" mentality, dress like stormtroopers, and are standoffish and unfriendly.  They won't give you a ride home if you need one, but they'll sure find a reason to arrest you.

That change of attitude leads to fear, and that's sad, really sad.  What happened to the cop who'd climb a tree to get your kitty down?  Now he'll shoot it. Gee wiz.

Crys

I own and board tiny little dogs - and most if not all of them, even the social friendly ones, would possibly nip or bite in fear if a stranger loomed over them, especially after trying to catch them - and grabbed them.  Sure they would bite, in fear - poor little dog I can't imagine that happening to my wonderful little 4 lb chihuahua who is very social, but would probably  be frightened and do the same thing in the same situation.

A while ago I was in my home and heard what sounded like a car door slamming outside - looked out my front door and someone had slammed into a telephone pole just up the road - bad accident, driver ejected...  I called 911 immediately and my neighbors all ran out to help.  Phone was busy!  I tried several times and then figured someone else must have called and gave up.  I was on my way out to pick up mom at the airport and dad was coming over to cover my kennel - he came just as I was leaving.  He told me when I returned that the police had come about an hour after I left, and insisted on checking my house because "someone had called 911 from there".  He allowed them in the house - I was horrified since my dog Eagle was in there - dad said he held Eagle and nothing happened.  Years ago I would have been thankful that police had shown up, checking to make sure I was ok.  Now the only thing that crossed my mind was "You let them in my house, they could have shot my dog!!!!!"  Very sad indeed.

molly

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Little senstive arent we..Greenearth?

This is human interest story...and dog related. It is relevant to americans, to cops, to dog owners.

I called the station, I got personally involved and I choose to share it with others.

 

Certainly there are good cops, but the procedures are making all suspect imo.  ADL Training, Militarized police, shoot first, ask questions later. THis department was a Professional, first class organization at one time.

It is 15 minutes from my home. I paid taxes to Blue Ash and worked there 2 years ago.  I suppose things have changed drastically. This is heppening all across America now. Labs, Goldens, Poodles, and Chihuahuas are all getting shot. SOmetimes the wrong house is raided and this BS happens. I for one, am damn sick of it.

 

If you dont like it, dont read. Pretty simple...
This may amuse you further. But I wont start a new thread.

Cop Tazes a Grandma..Welcome to AmeriKa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBtxNxCRjOI&feature=player_embedded