NEVADA -- In regard to “3 pit bulls attack a horse in south Reno” [RGJ, Aug. 15]:
I have noticed that whenever there is a story involving pit bulls Washoe County Regional Animal Control Services’ Bobby Smith turns his press release into an editorial opinion, [saying] any dog can do this.
Well, the story was not “Pack of Jack Russells attack horse.” Why is this always the case with pit bulls? Could it be the shelters are packed with them and perhaps offering misleading information will get them adopted?
Please, whoever is running WCRAS at the moment, advise staff to just stick to the facts. Three pit bulls got out of a downed fence and attacked a horse. Wonder how many loose dogs that day did not attack a horse.
Mr. Smith does not need to make excuses for unacceptable behavior, nor should he imply that it’s normal. Just make the report and drop the promotion.
Ardena Perry, Sparks, Nevada
(Reno Gazette Journal - Aug 20, 2014)
ORIGINAL STORY:
3 dogs attack horse in south Reno
Three pit bulls attacked a horse after high winds blew a fence over, freeing the dogs from their home in south Reno, Washoe County Regional Animal Services reported.
Staff received a call from the county Sheriff's Office at about 7:50 a.m. Wednesday about dogs attacking a neighbor's horse on Toll Road near the Virginia foothills, animal services field supervisor Bobby Smith said.
"The horse had kicked them pretty good a few times," Smith said Thursday afternoon.
"We always get calls on dog attacks that involve Chihuahuas, Labradors and Jack Russells, but pit bulls get the most publicity," he said.
Because of its injuries, one of the dogs was euthanized.
The other two dogs were cared for at a local clinic and later returned to their owner.
No charges had been filed. The investigation continues.
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