Dog Shoots Man - Saves Litter Mates
PENSACOLA, Florida (AP)
9 Sept. 2004 Google
A man who tried to shoot seven puppies was shot himself when one of the dogs put its paw on the revolver's trigger.
Jerry Allen Bradford, 37, was charged with felony animal cruelty, the Escambia County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday. He was being treated at a hospital for a gunshot wound to his wrist.
Bradford said he decided to shoot the 3-month-old shepherd-mix dogs in the head because he couldn't find them a home, according to the sheriff's office.
On Monday, Bradford was holding two puppies -- one in his arms and another in his left hand -- when the dog in his hand wiggled and put its paw on the trigger of the .38-caliber revolver. The gun then discharged, the sheriff's report said.
Deputies found three of the puppies in a shallow grave outside Bradford's home, said sheriff's Sgt. Ted Roy.
The other four appeared to be in good health and were taken by Escambia County Animal Control, which planned to make them available for adoption.
Molly Knott posted Sep 9, 2004 in Animals, Dogs | Permalink |
Comments (6)
Comments
Three cheers for the shooter! I'm only sorry he wasn't able to put his paw on the trigger sooner!
Posted by Annie/Mom on Sep. 09, 2004
some have thought this was fake - its not. click the 'google' link at the top of the story to read all about it
Posted by Jeff on Sep. 10, 2004
Too bad he didn't shoot a little lower. Hopefully that guy will never breed.
Posted by Theresa on Sep. 10, 2004
We saw that in the paper down here also. The man is an idiot! He got what he deserved...
Posted by Mom on Sep. 11, 2004
He got what he deserved- the idiot!!People like this make me MAD - there had to be a shelter near him that would have taken them.
Posted by Angie on Jan. 07, 2007
Next time, shoot him in the head.
Good dog.
Posted by Courtney on Apr. 01, 2007
