Dog burned with acid
San Jose, CA (US)

Incident Date: Saturday, Aug 20, 2005
County: Santa Clara

Charges: Misdemeanor
Disposition: Alleged

Abuser names unreleased

On the night of Aug 20, police went to the 1200 block of Tallahassee Drive because of a dispute. One neighbor had allegedly doused the other's dog with an unknown chemical. The dog had severe eye and facial injuries. While investigating the incident, an officer breathed in a chemical gas which caused immediate nose, eye and throat irritation. The dog's owner also inhaled the gas. The San Jose Fire Department and a hazardous materials team responded and provided first aid. The team took custody of the chemical, which was determined to be swimming pool acid. The neighbor was taken into custody and booked into jail.

References

• Mercury News - Aug 23, 2005

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