A Long Beach police officer shot a dog at 10:20 a.m. today in the 8200 block of Tulare Street.
The dog, a rottweiler, was unleashed in a driveway and approached the officer "in an aggressive manner," according to an LBPD news release.
After the dog was struck, it fled back into an open garage. The dog lived at the same address.
Animal Control responded and transported the dog to a local animal hospital for treatment.
The owner of the dog was home during the incident and apologized for the dog trying to attack the officer and being unleashed, according to the LBPD news release.
Witnesses are asked to contact Long Beach Homicide detectives Russ Moss or Teri Hubert at 562-570-7244.
The dog is in stable condition and expected to recover.
The owner of the dog was home during the incident and apologized for the dog trying to attack the officer and being unleashed, according to the LBPD news release.
Witnesses are asked to contact Long Beach Homicide detectives Russ Moss or Teri Hubert at 562-570-7244.
Hi, Letter Carrier here.
Free Advice: When a dog charges at you, assess the situation (exit, higher ground) and PUT SOMETHING BETWEEN YOU while you sing-song in a high pitched voice, "Hey there, Bucko! Hey there puppy!" no matter how HUGE it is. And ""ACT"" like you would as if your friend was there, encouraging introduction.
This has worked for me everytime - they always seem eager to make a new friend (most of the time the owner would be outside taking control).
I've never had to use dog spray. (Knock on wood).
Actually twice the dogs were so confused as to a stranger's "buddy" tone, they RAN right inside to their owner.
Too many times I see doors wide open. On purpose! This could be considered an INVITE to the the Uninvited and could wind up just like this.
Get well soon!