Dogs shot to death Dothan, AL (US) Incident Date: Friday, May 12, 2006 County: Houston Local Map: available Disposition: Open Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

Case ID: 8539 Classification: Shooting Animal: dog (non pit-bull) View more cases in AL (US) Animal was offleash or loose Login to Watch this Case

Halstead Road seems like the perfect place to build a home and raise a family, but March 8 the Houston County Sheriff's Department found that someone is using the road for a different reason to dispose of killed dogs. Some Houston County residents are outraged. Bed and Bisquit owner Debbie Gary said, "These dogs that I have witnessed and have been shot and killed are pets; strays don't deserve this either, but these are obviously pets,"

The male was wearing a red nylon collar and the female was wearing a blue nylon collar, both are described as having distinctive markings. The sheriff's department is counting on the public to bring this case to a close. "We need help from the public; if you are the owner of the male of female rottweiler, please contact the Houston County Sheriff's department," said Don McMullan, Houston Co. Operations Commander.

It is a felony to intentionally torture or kill a dog or cat and that means fines and possible jail time for anyone brought to justice, something many in the community are hoping for. "I'm amazed no one has come forward; if they don't come forward they're as guilty as if they pulled the trigger," said Gary.

If you have information on this case, please contact:
Houston County Sheriff's Department
677-4809

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WTVY - March 13, 2006

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