Family dog shot for stealing food Conifer, CO (US) Incident Date: Sunday, Aug 12, 2007 County: Jefferson Local Map: available Disposition: Alleged Charges: Felony CTA Alleged: Devin Shane Calhoun Upcoming Court Dates: » Thursday, Oct 18, 2007

Case ID: 12094 Classification: Shooting Animal: dog (non pit-bull) View more cases in CO (US) Abuse was retaliation against animal's bad behavior Login to Watch this Case

A man faces aggravated animal cruelty and prohibited use of a weapon for allegedly shooting the family dog over a stolen morsel off a dinner plate.

Devin Shane Calhoun, 35, was arrested Aug. 12. An arrest affidavit said family members saw the dog, named Lucky, take food off of Calhoun�s plate.

After finding out, Calhoun took the dog outside and shot it, deputies said.

The dog is expected to make a full recovery.

Calhoun's wife reportedly told investigators she saw Lucky eat off her husband's plate while he was outside their home in the 12000 block of South Ridge Road.

Their son put Lucky in a kennel inside the house and went to tell Calhoun about the dog, according to the affidavit.

Calhoun reportedly led the dog to a meadow near the house. His wife said she "heard one gunshot and the dog whine for a little bit."

A Jefferson County sheriff's deputy called to the home noted that Calhoun had "bloodshot, watery eyes, an odor of an alcohol beverage on his breath and numerous empty beer bottles around him."

The deputy reported asking Calhoun why he shot his dog, and his reply was "because he ate my food."

Calhoun, who is free on $2,000 bail, is scheduled in court Oct. 18.

If convicted, he could face up to 18 months in prison on the animal cruelty charge.

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References

	Vail Daily - Aug 22, 2007
	Rocky Mountain News - Aug 22, 2007

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