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Published: 2012-01-05 15:31:00
Updated: 2012-01-06 11:15:24

Posted: January 5, 2012
Updated: January 6, 2012

Cumberland dog owner suspects rabies, shoots family pet

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Fayetteville, N.C. — A Cumberland County dog owner shot his cocker spaniel Dec. 31 after it attacked him and his wife, a county spokeswoman said Thursday. 

The owner suspected the dog had rabies, but tests at the state health lab in Raleigh were inconclusive.

Animal control officers were warning residents of the Hinsdale Avenue area to keep an eye on their pets for signs of the disease and to avoid contact with wild animals, said Sally Shutt, spokeswoman for the county.

It is the first possible rabies case recorded in the county in 2012, Shutt said.

Anyone who sees a possibly rabid animal is asked to notify Cumberland County Animal Services by calling 910-321-6852 Monday through Friday or the sheriff’s office at 919-323-1500 after hours and on weekends and holidays.

 

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"Classified, so just why did this guy "suspect" his dog had rabies?" - EverythingTicksMeOff

Who knows.
Click to view my profile Ole Glory
January 6, 2012 2:40 p.m.
Why wasn't the dog vaccinated?
Arthur downtown
January 6, 2012 12:55 p.m.
Classified, so just why did this guy "suspect" his dog had rabies? Was his dog not up to date on it's vaccinations? If so, the owner should be charged with animal neglect. Oh, it was up to date? Then it didn't have rabies. Nope, this yahoo just got tired of the dog, shot it, and then had to concoct this rabies nonsense to avoid charges of animal cruelty.
Click to view my profile EverythingTicksMeOff
January 6, 2012 12:45 p.m.
But he didn't....did he? I'd call that owner fail.

I'm very familiar with dogs, breeds and characteristics. Look up "dogs who most frequently bite owners based on breed". You'll see Cocker Spaniel in the top 3. German Shepherd Dogs which often get a lot of bad press were rated #27 with both labs and retrievers in the 30's.
brmyspots
January 6, 2012 12:40 p.m.
Where's the evidence the dog attacked anyone? Sounds more like this yahoo got tired of his dog and just shot it. Easy way out....
Click to view my profile EverythingTicksMeOff
January 6, 2012 12:38 p.m.
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