TFred
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A pit bull attacked and killed a small pet dog in the area recently, an incident which has generated quite a bit of local news coverage.
Today an article published on the Free Lance-Star website quotes Spotsylvania County Commonwealth's Attorney Bill Neely:
Back in the "Not Surprised" column, at the end of the article, when the author sums up the various tips and suggestions presented throughout, no mention of carrying a gun.
TFred
ETA: By the way, the pit bull's owner was charged with two misdemeanors as a result of the attack.
Today an article published on the Free Lance-Star website quotes Spotsylvania County Commonwealth's Attorney Bill Neely:
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Neely has two small dogs and said he carries a walking stick with him when he walks just one.
He, along with animal experts Williams, Tydings and Fredericksburg Animal Control Officer Thomas Worthy, said a walking stick is useful for scaring away approaching dogs or beating them off if they attack.
It’s also legal to use pepper spray to ward off a dog and openly carry a gun and use it if a dog is threatening someone’s life or animal, especially on the person’s property, Neely said.
He cautioned, however, that people should be careful that no one is injured if the weapon is fired.
“You’re entitled to protect yourself without putting people at risk,” Neely said.
Back in the "Not Surprised" column, at the end of the article, when the author sums up the various tips and suggestions presented throughout, no mention of carrying a gun.
TFred
ETA: By the way, the pit bull's owner was charged with two misdemeanors as a result of the attack.
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