Friday, September 4, 2009

Police Blotter: Goat mauled in its pen by pit bull

GEORGIA -- On August 30 an animal incident report was filed at a Lower Apalachee Road location after a woman reported that four dogs were in a pen attacking her goat.

According to reports, a deputy responded and observed a Pit Bull type dog and two [juveniles] in the pen.

The deputy applied pepper spray to the Pit Bull so the complainant could secure the goat.

While the deputy was attempting to secure a flashlight his shotgun discharged into the air, reports states. The dogs were captured and had no collars.

(Morgan County Sheriff’s Office - Sept 3, 2009)