Dog shot to death Lehigh Acres, FL (US) Incident Date: Saturday, Nov 25, 2006 County: Lee Local Map: available Disposition: Not Charged Person of Interest: Frank Cash

Case ID: 10193 Classification: Shooting Animal: cat View more cases in FL (US) Animal was offleash or loose Abuse was retaliation against animal's bad behavior Login to Watch this Case

A Lehigh Acres family's neighbor shot and killed the 18 pound terrier. He doesn't face any charges. The family who owns the dog will be cited.

Lori Haines named her fox terrier Maggie, but neighbors nicknamed her "Pogo."

"She was like a pogo stick," said Haines. "She jumps up and goes into their yard and plays with their dogs."

But Saturday morning, Pogo jumped into the wrong yard.

"I heard him say get, and before she could go he shot her," said Haines.

Haines claimed her neighbor, Frank Cash, shot the dog, lowered his gun, and walked back inside his house.

Cash told Lee County Animal Control he was protecting his cat.

"If he would have shot him on her yard then he would be held accountable," said Officer Rickey Martinez. "You can't go onto other peoples property and shoot their animals."

Martinez said there are circumstances where someone can open fire on their own property.

"Well, if you fear for yourself and your safety," said Martinez.

Local media went to Frank Cash's house to hear his side of the story. He refused to comment.

"Oh, you're not going to talk to him," said Officer Martinez. "I won't let you."

Haines was told she will receive a citation for allowing her dog to roam off her property.

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NBC 2 - Nov 25, 2006

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