Police respond to vicious dog in Baltimore County

[woo me with science]

http://modifiedk9.blogspot.com/2012/05/police-respond-to-vicious-dog-in.html

Today, we received a rather interesting story from a gentleman in Baltimore. It was a story about a Vicious Dog call, and the Police Officer who answered it. The interesting part is, the gentleman who sent the story IS that Officer who answered the call. So here is the account, from the source;

Hey,

I'm a Police Officer in Baltimore City. I am originally from Wilkes-Barre, and I am a fan of your organization and Pit Bulls. Today I received a call while on duty about a vicious dog chasing kids. When I came on the scene, I noticed people yelling out their windows at the dog. I followed the dog into an ally to see how it was acting. Going on my own approach, being a dog lover, I got out of my car and called the "vicious dog" over to me. The dog came over with it's tail between it's legs and panting. I grabbed my water bottle and the dog sat down next to me and began licking my pants. I started giving the dog water. I brought the dog over and waited for the pound to show up. My partner was not a fan of dogs and was startled by my approach. I suggested to him that this dog cannot be put down, and should be taken to a shelter. We took it upon ourselves to take the dog to the shelter, and transported it in the back seat in the back of our patrol car. Then I decided that I wanted to keep the dog, and spoke to the shelter about the steps to take to adopt it. The dog was originally kept outside and was filthy, and now it just might have a new home. I know you like positive pictures so I have attached a few. Have a great day and keep up the good work!

Officer Dan Waskiewicz
Baltimore City Police

When we heard this story we could not help but SMILE, and maybe do a tail shake or two!

Then we got to thinking more about it. How awesome is this story! Not only does it have a happy ending to it, but there are also some major applause points:

Instead of assuming the dog to be vicious and shoot it dead, (as we see so many times before) he analyzes the situation, and sees a nervous dog that needs help.

Instead of letting animal control pick up the dog, and let it disappear, or be put down, he personally takes it to a shelter, IN HIS CRUISER!!!

Finally, he offers the pup a new forever home!

So we at Mk9 would like to say Thank You! Officer Dan, for taking the time to be patient and give a dog a chance. And step outside the stereo types and see this for what is was. A loose dog who was nervous, and needed someone to help. Not someone to yell at him and assume him to be dangerous.

Here is "Bo" with his new family. A perfect picture of a perfect ending or an amazing new beginning.



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[randome]

1. You can sometimes get an obnoxious dog to behave by saying, "Sit!" or "Stay!" in a steady voice.

Even one that's not yours.
[hr][font color="blue"][center]Treat your body like a machine. Your mind like a castle.[/center][/font][hr]

[hollysmom]

3. Ihada border collie that was attacked by a german shepard and got him to stop by saying bad dog.

Turns out, I knew the dog, but all German Shepard look alike to me, ha ha . It was a seeing eye dog that had gotten out and probably was only told what a good dog it was. It did not bite down hard on my dog, no blood, so I walked it home and returned it to the owner, no idea why it acted the way it did, not my very shy dog's fault, she did not bark, just ran to hide behind my legs.

[Trillo]

2. Nice to have a feel good story for a change.

Particularly involving cops.

[secondvariety]

4. Yay Officer Dan!

Bo is quite the handsome fella.

[dem in texas]

5. Thank you Officer Dan!

What a great story. I have a pit bull mix that I dearly love. It was neglected puppy when we got her and she was very sick. After she got better and she chewed everything and want to "play" bite me. I had bite marks all up and down my arms. I wondered if I'd made a mistake in taking her in. But my patience paid off, she finally outgrew that stage and turned into a fine companion, a great guard dog and a lover of cats. We had her fixed when she was about 6 months old. I love her big bad bark. If someone knocks on the door and she barks, they will get off our porch and go stand out in the yard until we answer the door. She sleeps curled up at the foot of the bed. She keeps an eye on me all time and follows me around the house. If got out to the laundry room to fold clothes, I will hear her feet in the hall, she is looking for me. I am so happy I have her. Winnie is her name.

[The Wizard]

6. Good for him and his new family member

Unfortunately today, too many cops have itchy trigger fingers and seem to enjoy killing.

[Divernan]

7. Looks like a very dog-friendly house - good story.

[AtomicKitten]

8. How could anybody say no to this --

Mondo thanks to Officer Dan for first of all not shooting Bo but instead welcoming him into his family and home. Cheers to him and Bo.

[pitbullgirl1965]

9. He's a good man. I've read this before

Thank you for posting

[AtomicKitten]

14. My pittie girl is the sweetest thing.

My nextdoor neighbor was po'd when we moved in because she HATES pit bulls. Or rather I should say HATED them. She has one of her own now, adopted from the SPCA. She said watching my girl play with our then 6-month-old kitten changed her mind.

[pitbullgirl1965]

15. That's awesome

My nextdoor neighbor was po'd when we moved in because she HATES pit bulls. Or rather I should say HATED them. She has one of her own now, adopted from the SPCA. She said watching my girl play with our then 6-month-old kitten changed her mind.

[xchrom]

10. Thanks Officer Dan!

I bet that Pibble is a heat seeking missle like mine.

There is no alone time in the winter with one of those - me or the other dog always have a cuddle buddy whether we like it or not.

[notadmblnd]

17. My HopeyDope sleeps with her head on the pillow next to mine.

She hides her bones there too.

[Demoiselle]

11. Thank you for this beautiful story.

Made my day...(snorf)

[joeybee12]

12. Who's a good police officer? Who is? Yes you are, yes you are!

I want to say that to officer Dan and pat his head!

[JimboBillyBubbaBob]

13. Ohhh, a real story.

I thought it was going to be about some Teabagger Congressperson getting off I-95 at the wrong exit and finding themselves in real America and freaking out real bad. But this had a real dog, good story.

[WorseBeforeBetter]

16. They all look like characters... especially that one in the top right.

for the new addition to Officer Dan's family!