Dog shot in the face Cincinnati, OH (US) Incident Date: Friday, Oct 7, 2005 County: Hamilton Local Map: available Disposition: Not Charged Case Images: 3 files available Abuser names unreleased

Case ID: 5654 Classification: Shooting Animal: dog (non pit-bull) View more cases in OH (US) Animal was offleash or loose Login to Watch this Case

A family pet, possibly mistaken for a wild coyote, is recovering after being shot in the face at close range.

"Tacoma," a Shepherd/Husky mix, was found wounded on Dry Ridge Road in Colerain Township on Oct 7.

Vets at the Colerain Animal Clinic had to remove buck shot from the dog's face.

The dog's owners think the person who shot their dog may have thought it was a coyote.

"They've been trying to legalize shooting coyotes," said Jeff Dressing, the dog's owner.

"This is a perfect example why they shouldn't," said Dressing, "because they could easily mistake a house pet to be a coyote.

Although the dog had gotten loose it was wearing a collar when he was shot.

Tacoma's owners say their dog is very gentle and would not have hurt or threatened anyone.

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