Man who Shot Rottweiler turns himself in

The man suspected of shooting his dog and leaving it to die in North Bend has turned himself in after authorities received several tips about his identity.

The man acknowledged that he tried to kill the 4-year-old Rottweiler because the animal wouldn't behave and he couldn't afford paying a veterinarian to euthanize the animal. The dog was found tied to a log about 20 feet down an embankment in an area popular for recreational shooting.

After asking for the public's help in the case, animal control officers fielded 11 tips on their hot line. Intentionally shooting a dog and leaving it to suffer is a class C felony, punishable by up to 5 years in prison or a $10,000 fine.

The dog survived for four days after having surgery, but was paralyzed and unable to recover from its injuries. The dog had to be euthanized.

The suspect was questioned and released, pending charges. His name has not been released.

Animal control authorities stated that low-cost obedience classes are available and that owners could also give the dog to animal control officers, who could work with volunteers to find the animal a home.

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Rottweiler Puppy swallows eight golf balls --- shocking x-ray! (VIDEO)

Wally, an eight-month old Rottweiler puppy, wasn't acting right, but his owners didn't know what was wrong with him. Until he threw up three golf balls.

At the vets, x-rays were taken of the ailing pup and made a shocking discovery: there were five more golf balls in Wally's tummy.

Apparently, the puppy had been mistaking the golf balls for treats and sneaking them when no one was looking.

Emergency surgery was performed to remove the golf balls.

Incredibly, the veterinarian estimated that the golf balls were in Wally's stomach for at least a week.

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Rottweiler shot left for dead - $12K Reward Offered

NORTH BEND, Wash. -- The Humane Society and Pasado's Safe Haven are offering a $12,000 reward to anyone who finds the person who shot and abandoned a dog. The dog was wearing a pinch collar and was tied to a log.

The dog, a four year-old Rottweiler, was found tied to a log about 20-feet down an embankment near what is described as a popular unofficial shooting area.

In a statement Animal Control said the dog survived the initial injuries, but had to be put down four days later when it became clear the dog would never fully recover. Before being shot, the dog was seen riding in the back of a dark-colored pickup.


Anyone with information is asked to call King County Animal Control at 206-296-3939.

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Police find evidence of dog fighting in Louisville, KY

A mutilated Rottweiler found in the trash can in this park, often when the dog loses, obviously the Rottweiler lost, they'll either throw the dog away in the trash can or on the side of the road.

It is a gruesome crime, which police believe is happening around Jefferson County. Louisville Metro Police believe dog fighting is taking place here and they need your help stopping this deadly sport.

If you know about any incidents in your neighborhood, contact LMPD at 574-LMPD (5673). Dog fighting is a Class D felony in Kentucky.

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Rottweiler Plays Large Role in Teen’s Life

Heather Jones has a special bond with Della, the Rottweiler. The Rottweiler can predict when Heather is about to have a seizure.

Sometimes there’s just no explanation. How can a dog detect in advance a child is going to have a seizure - especially a dog that hasn’t been trained to do so?

There’s no doubt Heather Jones & Della, a 4-year-old Rottweiler, have a special bond. Heather has been showing Della, owned by Mike & Robin Wheeler, at American Kennel Club events.

Though these two have a relationship, no one knew how close until Heather wound up in the hospital last week after suffering a series of seizures.

While at the hospital, Della alerted those in the critical care unit when Heather was having a problem catching her breath. When Heather was released from the hospital Della went to the girl’s home and while there would pace and whine when she sensed an impending seizure.

Before Della arrived at the hospital, Heather was pale and lethargic, Jones said. Within an hour of the dog’s arrival, Heather’s color had improved and she was more alert.

Della later returned to her owners’ Temple home and later the dog began to pace and could not be calmed. Wheeler called Jones and asked her to check on Heather. A few minutes later, Heather had a seizure.

“That told me neither time nor distance transcends the bond between these two,” Jones said.

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Rottweiler Bites Testicles of an Attacker

A Swedish court convicted the man for aggravated assault for attacking his girlfriend with a knife, BUT that his sentence was reduced because the woman's rottweiler bit him in the testicles.

The woman told the court her rottweiler attacked the man after he stabbed her twice from behind. The Rottweiler was stabbed twice in the throat after damaging the man's testicles.

The Helsingborg District Court said the 32-year-old man received only a one and a half year jail sentence for aggravated assault. Court officials stated the man would have received a harsher sentence if not for the suffering caused when he was injured by the woman's Rottweiler.

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Newburgh,NY - Two accused of starving their Rottweiler

A man and woman have been charged in connection with the abuse of Rottweiler.

Officials from the Dutchess County SPCA were called to a home to investigate a dog thought to have starved to death. The 10-year old Rottweiler was very thin and not moving.

Susana Pazimo, 54, was arrested at the scene and a criminal complaint was filed against Wilfredo Tobart, for their role in allowing the dog, Sasha, to become emaciated and dehydrated.

Pazimo relinquished the dog to the custody of the SPCA. She is now under the care of Veterinarian Dr. Liz Higgins.

A neighbor contacted the SPCA to report a dead dog. SPCA officers investigated and found an emaciated Rottweiler chained outside. The dog appeared to have died until one officer noticed her blink. Sasha was transported to the DCSPCA and examined by a veterinarian.

The dog weighed about 49 pounds. It was estimated that a dog of her size should weigh about 70 pounds.

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