[GUER03]

Granted this wasn't a Doberman, so I'm sorry. But I thought about this situation also with someone with a Dobe since it would probably attack the intruder. I'd be heartbroken.



Chihuahua fatally stabbed by intruder

12:45 PM CDT on Tuesday, April 24, 2007

By BRAD WATSON / WFAA-TV

Brad Watson reports
DALLAS — A Chihuahua named Paco tried to sound the alarm that an intruder had entered his owner's Northeast Dallas apartment early Tuesday, but his persistent barks ceased when he was stabbed.

A person with a shotgun and large knife confronted Chris Marbury, who was smoking outside his apartment in the 9800 block of Walnut Street near Audelia Road. The suspect escorted Marbury into his apartment and demanded money.

Marbury's golden Chihuahua began to bark at the suspect, and the intruder grabbed the dog and tried to break his neck, according to the police report.

"He kept barking, so I guess the guy got mad," Marbury said. "Before he put us in the bathroom and was about to leave, he killed him, and then put us in the bathroom and left."


The suspect fled with money and two game consoles.

A Dallas police officer took the wounded dog to a veterinarian for treatment, but his wounds were too serious. Euthanization was required.

No family members were injured and police were searching for the suspect.

 

[Chaz]

My Dad has a Chihuahua for a watch-dog.

I laughed when he told me he was a "watch-dog".

Dad said "Look at the size of his ears. They're as big as your Doberman's. He can hear trouble a mile away."

My Old Man figures once the Chihuahua alerts him, he'll take over from there.

 

[hbwright]

Awww, that is horrible. Poor dog was just trying to protect his human and his home. I've always had a fear of something like that happening to me and I have my alarm company alerted that I have dogs. I don't let my dogs free roam the house at all when we're not home also just in case (well the puppy is a given for other obvious reasons). I would just feel too badly. Now an intruder against my cats doesn't stand a chance.

 

[DreamDoby]

That is really sad. People can really be something...

 

[LapDog]

that is so sad even having any big dog it is one of my fears...people are so sick.

 

[Acooper]

OH my god! Reading that made me sooo angry I can barely type! How horrible for them to watch their beloved dog go out like that

I can tell you with out a doubt in my heart that if I had to witness something like that I would probably end up shot or stabbed myself. I would try to claw that bas***ds eyes out of his head.

 

[MandysBlackRoses]

Grrrr, What would make a person do that? Cold hearted Son of A B!

 

[tjmom]

that is so very sad.

 

[Patches Mom]

Bouvier also killed defending his home

A 11 month old Bouvier was also killed defending his home when the owner came home from work they found their Bouvier on their bed where he had bled to death.What was so sad the dog had a dog door he could have went out into the back yard but he chose to defend his home. A few months later they caught the guy at least he had dog bites on him.
I feel very badly for the little dog I'm sure i would have just lost it and would have attacked the person for harming my dog I'm just that way.
poor little guy hope they catch the guy and turn him over to some dog lovers I'm sure he would never do it again to anyones dog.
Patches Mom

 

[bleh60]

OMG! I would have killed that SOB if he touched my dog.

 

[MandysBlackRoses]

We really need tougher animal abuse laws is what it all comes down to. I'm really SICK to death of the law not taking into concideration how MUCH pet owners love thier animals. For some it would be no less then a human death in the family. I am sure most of you understand. But what can be done? Sue the monster in small claims court? Animal abusers get off so easy, They say the laws are tougher but they are really not.

We just had a women (puppy miller), who left Maine to visit Mass, and left 30 plus dogs (Sibe Huskys, Cockers, and a few other breeds) in her home with no food or water for 15 days! YES, her animals were taken... Some had died, most were sick and had bite wounds. Feces were smeared all over the windows of this home. They were trying to brake the glass to get out. The local shelter is HOLDING these animals until trail...the state PAYS for them to be boarded. The trail will not be here for 9 months and the costs are estimated at over $20,000 for caring for these animals and HOLDING them incase she wins them all back. ...Sorry, I just really HATE people some times.

 

[SadesMom]

If someone were to hurt my dog they just better hope they're not too preoccupied with my dog and give me enough time to reach a gun... which I would probably already have.. in which case... lol they shouldn't even try to get in the door.

People are so stupid! Sometimes I think all people like this have IQ's of Zippy the Wonder slug!

 

[LapDog]

I'm really SICK to death of the law not taking into concideration how MUCH pet owners love thier animals. For some it would be no less then a human death in the family.

I agree and if someone or an intruder intentionally killed a dog and they have close to the same consequences as killing a human...maybe the intruder would think again about breaking into a house if they have a dog since he can't hurt or kill it...without suffering the same consequences.

 

[Riagogogo]

How sad. Rudi is no watch dog.