Comments on: Ohio Man Gets No Fine Or Jail Time For Shooting Police Dog, Feud Continues

By: Melanie

Melanie — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:35:53 +0000

I agree with Mr. Vanderhoff completely. My father worked for Findlay Police Department for years. I am very familiar with the Vanderhoff family as well as the officers and their K-9’s. I would not recognize the police dog without his owner present. The dog was on Mr. Vanderhoff’s property and Mr. Vanderhoff did what any parent would do. If Mr. Deeter would have kept his dog on a leash like ALL the rest of us have to, then he wouldn’t have lost his dog. I am sorry for Mr. Deeter’s loss, however I am even sorrier that Mr. Deeter works for the police department to enforce laws that he can’t seem to follow himself. I wish both of these families could make peace…which should start with Mr. Deeter taking responsibility for his ignorance in caring for this wonderful dog and stop blaming everyone else for his stupidity.

By: HighNote

HighNote — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:36:07 +0000

I agree with Donna. Both men are in the wrong. Police dogs can be very dangerous and should never be let out to roam a neighborhood. I do not blame the man for being scared of the dog. I do blame him for shooting him.. He Could have just called the police or animal care. I also thought that people were not allowed to shoot a gun off in the city limits of any town.
I do not trust strange dogs coming on my property either. They don’t know me and I don’t know them. I don’t want them on my property either. I have my own animals and I keep them in a fenced yard or on a leash. I would not want my animals to scare anyone else or bother them. I also do not like someone elses pet coming into my yard and doing their thing so I have to pick it up or accidently step in it when mowing my lawn. I don’t want some big dog coming on my property and attacking my dog! I love my pets and I do not dislike other peoples but they should be responsible for them and I should not have to put up with theirs and they should not have to put up with mine!
I feel no one has the right to kill your pet unless the pet was of course attacking you or a member of your family. I would choose to protect my family first.

By: Donna

Donna — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 02:58:34 +0000

My question “why was a police dog” allowed to be loose ? What level of training did this dog have and where was the handler ? I do Not agree with killing anything needlessly.But,………….what was the situation ? The officer should be cited. You do not leave your service revolver on your porch. Many details appear not to have been listed. Both men are in the wrong.Over response from the shooter and poor management skills on the officers part. The loser.is the dog.

By: bigimplants

bigimplants — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 22:02:12 +0000

Remind me to run into my house and grab my gun when the neighborhood kids, who I don’t always recognize, are on my lawn……if the dog moved on, why did this guy feel compelled to kill it?
PS Doesn’t anyone get married anymore before they reproduce? Forget that, most people shouldn’t reproduce……..
PPS Am I the only person who doesn’t own a gun?

By: wescott20

wescott20 — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:02:01 +0000

It’s important to always keep pets on a leash or contained, otherwise bastards like Vanderhoff will always be trying to find an excuse to shoot a neighbor’s pet. Believe me, the guy was not in fear of any danger for himself or his stinking baby…he was itching to kill that dog out of vindictiveness. I hope the police force in that town makes Vanderhoff’s life a misery from now on.