[Chief]

I bet PETA is ecstatic....have to admit, this put a smile on my face, too... Article from Fox News, Sept. 9, 2004

Dog Shoots Man in Self-Defense
Thursday, September 09, 2004

PENSACOLA, Fla. — A man who was trying to shoot seven puppies was shot himself when one of the dogs made the .38-caliber revolver discharge, deputies said.

Jerry Allen Bradford, 37, of Pensacola, was charged with felony animal cruelty, the Escambia County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday.

Bradford was being treated at an undisclosed hospital for the gunshot wound to his wrist, said sheriff's Sgt. Ted Roy.

Bradford said he decided to shoot the 3-month-old puppies in the head because he couldn't find another home for the shepherd-mix dogs (search), according to the sheriff's office.

On Monday, he 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, making the gun discharge, the sheriff's report said.

The revolver and a rifle were seized from the home, deputies said.

[JT]

You know, they have veterinarians out there that are willing to spay and neuter your pets so you can avoid these situations. I hate PETA, but I think I hate this idiot even more. If your going to have a pet, then it's your responsibility to either make sure they don't have babies or that you have a plan in place for dealing with the offspring. It comes down to taking responsibility for your choice to have a pet.