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Updated: 7:43 PM Jul 31, 2008
El Paso County Plans To Trap Dangerous Wild Dogs
El Paso County Commissioners are tackling a vicious dog problem that's plaguing residents in Ellicott. Posted: 3:29 PM Jul 31, 2008Reporter: Danielle Saar Email Address: dsaar@kktv11news.com |
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El Paso County Commissioners are tackling a vicious dog problem that's plaguing residents in Ellicott.
The wild dogs have reportedly been roaming in packs, killing livestock and following small children.
Last year, 15-year-old Chris Gillis' prize ram was killed by a pack of wild dogs.
Please note: the pictures are not posted because 11 News felt they were too graphic to show.
El Paso County Commissioners plan to pay the U.S. Department of Agriculture $8,000 to trap the stray dogs.
U.S.D.A. workers are reportedly trained and say the best way to trap the strays- remove the danger.
But not everyone agrees with the plan.
PETA supporters have posted an action alert, hoping to stop the county from trapping the dogs.
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Posted by: Steven
Location: El Paso
on Aug 14, 2009 at 10:13 PM
I just came up on a pack of wild dogs while coyote hunting here in El Paso, TX. These dogs were very mean and we not afraid of humans. Matter of fact they came into the rabbit calls we were making and then charged one of my friends. I had to shoot one of these dogs, so my point is, just how dangerous are they? They must know how to hunt because they came right into that wounded rabbit call. These animals are bad news and need to be dealt with NOW!!
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Posted by: Brenda
Location: colorado springs
on Mar 29, 2009 at 01:28 PM
Even if they do trap the dogs, the problem will continue because its people that are the problem not the dogs, people get dogs and realize they are too much responsibility so rather than find a home for them or take them to the shelter they do the easiest thing by dumping them like garbage they do the same thing with cats.
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Posted by: Melinda
Location: Fountain
on Aug 27, 2008 at 05:12 PM
Dangerous! These "Wild" Dogs need to be dealt with. They are a danger to Humans and Livestock. Someone needs to get rid of them. I'm sure the PETA people would have no problem taking care of them if their 2 year old was killed by an entire pack of wild dogs. unbelievable!
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