Comments on: Dog Shoots Owner In Back http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001 Essential news for cats, dogs and pet owners. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:47:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Dog Accidentally Shoots Man | Itchmo: News For Dogs & Cats http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-70512 Dog Accidentally Shoots Man | Itchmo: News For Dogs & Cats Mon, 29 Oct 2007 07:56:13 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-70512 [...] is not the first time that something like this has happened. Earlier this year in August, a dog accidentally shot his owner in the back. The dog got excited, and his tail knocked a loaded pistol off the table causing the gun to go [...] […] is not the first time that something like this has happened. Earlier this year in August, a dog accidentally shot his owner in the back. The dog got excited, and his tail knocked a loaded pistol off the table causing the gun to go […]

]]> By: Barbara http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-42855 Barbara Sat, 04 Aug 2007 18:46:15 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-42855 In a perfect world someone would have armed Micheal VICKS dogs! With any luck since it was only the idiot that was hurt, the authorities will remove the dog before he is hurt. In a perfect world someone would have armed Micheal VICKS dogs! With any luck since it was only the idiot that was hurt, the authorities will remove the dog before he is hurt.

]]> By: Furbabies http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-42676 Furbabies Fri, 03 Aug 2007 23:04:05 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-42676 Even though I don't know the whole story, I still think that the Humane Society should take this pup away. What kind of moron leaves a loaded gun. without the safety on, in plain sight and on the table. Redneck indeed. And yes, he does look rather skinny for a Dane. All in all IMHO this is not the right home for this dog. Also, the woman should think twice before marrying this nitwit and having kids. Just think if it had happened to a child! Even though I don’t know the whole story, I still think that the Humane Society should take this pup away. What kind of moron leaves a loaded gun. without the safety on, in plain sight and on the table. Redneck indeed. And yes, he does look rather skinny for a Dane. All in all IMHO this is not the right home for this dog. Also, the woman should think twice before marrying this nitwit and having kids. Just think if it had happened to a child!

]]> By: catmom5 http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-42524 catmom5 Fri, 03 Aug 2007 12:04:25 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-42524 I hope the humane society stays on top of this situation. The people have chosen to be together ~ the poor dog doesn't have that choice. Hopefully the dog will be removed before something awful happens to him. He looks like a beautiful dog. Great Dane Rescues? Somebody in the Memphis area? I hope the humane society stays on top of this situation. The people have chosen to be together ~ the poor dog doesn’t have that choice. Hopefully the dog will be removed before something awful happens to him. He looks like a beautiful dog. Great Dane Rescues? Somebody in the Memphis area?

]]> By: KAE family http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-42382 KAE family Thu, 02 Aug 2007 22:04:17 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-42382 Smart dog; dumb woman! Smart dog; dumb woman!

]]> By: mr_ed http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-42354 mr_ed Thu, 02 Aug 2007 19:48:33 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-42354 This is a "tail" about mental impairment. Booze, pot, or just too much inbreeding. I kinda think the man and the woman are right for each other. She and her brother were in the same room and could've moved the gun. The dog, though - he should get the heck outta Dodge. He wasn't being protective and didn't think he'd done anything wrong - surely his tail bangs into things all the time and he wouldn't connect that with what happened - the noise, flash, and concussion of a gun going off scared him. (And rightfully so.) What you have to ask yourself, besides "Do you feel lucky, punk?" is WHY the gun discharged when it fell off the table. It's hard to make them do that when you're trying. A hundred to one it was cocked. Loaded gun? They aren't too much protection if they're unloaded. For that matter, .22s aren't that much protection anyway. But you kinda have to keep it where the dog isn't going to fetch it and bring it to you barrel-first. This is a “tail” about mental impairment. Booze, pot, or just too much inbreeding.

I kinda think the man and the woman are right for each other. She and her brother were in the same room and could’ve moved the gun. The dog, though - he should get the heck outta Dodge. He wasn’t being protective and didn’t think he’d done anything wrong - surely his tail bangs into things all the time and he wouldn’t connect that with what happened - the noise, flash, and concussion of a gun going off scared him. (And rightfully so.)

What you have to ask yourself, besides “Do you feel lucky, punk?” is WHY the gun discharged when it fell off the table. It’s hard to make them do that when you’re trying. A hundred to one it was cocked.

Loaded gun? They aren’t too much protection if they’re unloaded. For that matter, .22s aren’t that much protection anyway. But you kinda have to keep it where the dog isn’t going to fetch it and bring it to you barrel-first.

]]> By: Pam http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-42351 Pam Thu, 02 Aug 2007 19:37:45 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-42351 Itchmo, I have to say that I am very disappointed with the way you chose to present this news item. Up until the cut (and most don't bother reading under the cut) your article sounds just like those trashy tabloids you mention. Like many, I started frequenting your site with the start of the recall mess and have stayed on as you have lots of good information and resources. I've come to expect much better. Itchmo, I have to say that I am very disappointed with the way you chose to present this news item. Up until the cut (and most don’t bother reading under the cut) your article sounds just like those trashy tabloids you mention. Like many, I started frequenting your site with the start of the recall mess and have stayed on as you have lots of good information and resources. I’ve come to expect much better.

]]> By: mittens http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-42344 mittens Thu, 02 Aug 2007 19:14:38 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-42344 loaded guns without a safety do not belong on end tables. fortunately it's the ass who left the gun there that got the business end.the dog was trying to do us a favor by thinning out the stupid herd-it is getting rather large as of late. giving a bad name to legal gun owners everywhere. i am a gun owner. i am not a violent person nor an idiot nor a macho brut-i grew up with guns and hunting. the idea that all of us who responsibly own guns, and we're the majority of legal gun owners, than you, are stupid, careless murderous thugs is propaganda fueled by stories like this one. loaded guns without a safety do not belong on end tables. fortunately it’s the ass who left the gun there that got the business end.the dog was trying to do us a favor by thinning out the stupid herd-it is getting rather large as of late.

giving a bad name to legal gun owners everywhere. i am a gun owner. i am not a violent person nor an idiot nor a macho brut-i grew up with guns and hunting. the idea that all of us who responsibly own guns, and we’re the majority of legal gun owners, than you, are stupid, careless murderous thugs is propaganda fueled by stories like this one.

]]> By: Jen http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-42341 Jen Thu, 02 Aug 2007 18:57:19 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-42341 What really gets me is that the woman said "I knew he was smart, I didn’t think he was that smart. He was always protective. I didn’t think he would be like that.” Like the dog is some evil mastermind who had been plotting to shoot her fiancee all along! One time my puppy knocked over a lit candle...I had no idea that he hated my house so much and wanted to burn it down! Anyway...I'm really concerned about the dog's safety. I hope that the humane society or AC will follow through with this case. What really gets me is that the woman said “I knew he was smart, I didn’t think he was that smart. He was always protective. I didn’t think he would be like that.” Like the dog is some evil mastermind who had been plotting to shoot her fiancee all along! One time my puppy knocked over a lit candle…I had no idea that he hated my house so much and wanted to burn it down!

Anyway…I’m really concerned about the dog’s safety. I hope that the humane society or AC will follow through with this case.

]]> By: nora http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-42338 nora Thu, 02 Aug 2007 18:44:35 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-42338 Obviously King George was horrified at what had happened (backed himself in the corner with that look on his face) and his innocently wagging tail while he was trying to be happy and friendly hitting the gun was no ones fault but the human's who allowed it to be laying open on the table. I would be one to say if anyone touches that poor dog in a bad way because of the stupidity of the owner and the other people there, I would personally want to go there and kick all of their @@@!!!!####! Obviously King George was horrified at what had happened (backed himself in the corner with that look on his face) and his innocently wagging tail while he was trying to be happy and friendly hitting the gun was no ones fault but the human’s who allowed it to be laying open on the table. I would be one to say if anyone touches that poor dog in a bad way because of the stupidity of the owner and the other people there, I would personally want to go there and kick all of their @@@!!!!####!

]]> By: Katie http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-42333 Katie Thu, 02 Aug 2007 18:29:59 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-42333 He left a loaded gun on the table?? I agree with you all, the guys an idiot! I hope his girlfriend smartens up and drops the guy like a hot potato. King George, I hope you're okay. Katie He left a loaded gun on the table?? I agree with you all, the guys an idiot! I hope his girlfriend smartens up and drops the guy like a hot potato. King George, I hope you’re okay.

Katie

]]> By: AM http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-42320 AM Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:55:26 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-42320 Ya all should see how skinny that dog is in different pics.. :( Ya all should see how skinny that dog is in different pics.. :(

]]> By: Merlin Marshall http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-42319 Merlin Marshall Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:52:12 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-42319 This guy is an idiot for leaving a loaded gun lying around. That has trouble written all over it. Fortunately he was the one who suffered the consequences and not someone else who might have been killed. Hopefully he will learn to either put the gun in a secure place or unload it if he leaves it lying around. This guy is an idiot for leaving a loaded gun lying around. That has trouble written all over it. Fortunately he was the one who suffered the consequences and not someone else who might have been killed. Hopefully he will learn to either put the gun in a secure place or unload it if he leaves it lying around.

]]> By: Phoebe http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-42307 Phoebe Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:01:23 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-42307 The guy left a loaded gun on an end table? Sometimes stupidity should be painful and, in this case, it certainly was that. She "hoped that he wouldn’t hurt King George too badly?" That woman needs to drop that guy fast and take the dog with her. Not only would she save the dog, but it's only a matter of time before her charming fiance starts hurting her, too - if he hasn't already. The guy left a loaded gun on an end table? Sometimes stupidity should be painful and, in this case, it certainly was that.

She “hoped that he wouldn’t hurt King George too badly?” That woman needs to drop that guy fast and take the dog with her. Not only would she save the dog, but it’s only a matter of time before her charming fiance starts hurting her, too - if he hasn’t already.

]]> By: wescott20 http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-42279 wescott20 Thu, 02 Aug 2007 13:48:03 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/dog-shoots-owner-in-back-2001#comment-42279 The fiancee should drop the guy, if she's worried he'll hurt King George. If she's worried, obviously the guy has a penchant for violence. It's his fault anyway...he's the moron who left a loaded gun on a table. If he's too stupid to realize that the dog didn't do it on purpose, he just a brainless macho idiot who shouldn't be allowed to own a gun. The fiancee should drop the guy, if she’s worried he’ll hurt King George. If she’s worried, obviously the guy has a penchant for violence. It’s his fault anyway…he’s the moron who left a loaded gun on a table. If he’s too stupid to realize that the dog didn’t do it on purpose, he just a brainless macho idiot who shouldn’t be allowed to own a gun.

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