Day 5, Lost my Nugget Options

[Debbi]

I am new to this board. Nugget was our 5 year old pit, the sweetest dog in the world. He died Wednesday of this week from 2 gunshot wounds he received from police officers serving a warrant at my home for my son. Nugget did not die right away and I was praying that he would make it, but he did not. I am heart broken, angry, and devastated to say the least. I find reading some of your posts helps me cope with this tragedy. Today was not a good day, cried the whole day.
I go back to work tomorrow, so at least I will be kept busy for a while.

[5catsmom]

What a heart-breaking and senseless way to lose your loved one. I personally would definitely file a suit - not cause money will help your pain - but it may bring enough publicity to educate others. I live in the DC area and we've had several very publicized cases recently about the breed and attacks, but in the end it seemed to me that the owners never socialized the dogs, and the situations were waiting to happen. The police in this case seemed to be have lost control of the situation, and police need to know how to use their weapons much more judiciously. Do look around and find an attorney who has experience with animal cases and can advise you accordingly, or you might end up seeming to be the one at fault.

To lose a dog who was only acting according to instincts basic to every dog is such a shocking and sad event. You have my deepest sympathy - please come back and let us know how you're doing. Take care - Barbara