El Paso County Plans To Trap Dangerous Wild Dogs

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Posted: 3:29 PM Jul 31, 2008
Last Updated: 7:43 PM Jul 31, 2008
Reporter: 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.
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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: 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.

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!

Posted by: Sean Location: BF on Aug 3, 2008 at 11:57 AM
Yeah K, thats what we need is a bunch of idiots running around with guns shooting at dogs! As gun owners we have the responsibility to not have to say "OOOPS! I thought that kid was a hair-less pit-bull!"

Posted by: Nicole Location: C/S on Aug 2, 2008 at 09:46 PM
If you're going to trap the dogs, do it humanely! Just because people are scared, it doesn't mean that we should torture those that can not protect themselves. Some human is responsible for these dogs being homeless. They did not CHOOSE to be in this situation!

Posted by: ED Location: C/S on Aug 2, 2008 at 12:16 PM
I think the people that abandon these helpless dogs should be trapped and not given food or water. This problem is caused by heartless humans. If you do not want your dog or cat take them to the shelter. We so called superiors have created our own hell here on earth, then we blame the animals.

Posted by: Sarah Location: C/S on Aug 1, 2008 at 02:43 PM
If people dont want their animlas why not take them to the Humane Society, instead of abandoing them in the country. DUH!

Posted by: BJ Location: CS on Aug 1, 2008 at 10:40 AM
Angel thanks for the humor, the early a.m. laugh was refreshing! K - Have you not been here long enough to know that everthing caught here falls under the catch and release program regardless if it's criminal, or animal ?

Posted by: Sane Location: CS on Aug 1, 2008 at 08:02 AM
Put PETA supporters children out there and see if there opinion changes.

Posted by: k Location: cs on Jul 31, 2008 at 09:31 PM
No wonder our country is in a financial mess. You're going to pay the DOA $8,000 to trap stray dogs that will be put down anyway. What are you going to do, trap them and release them somewhere else? Hell I'll take them out for a round of ammunition and $1,000. Why doesn't Ellicot have pack dog derby and see who can bring in the most hides!

Posted by: Angel Location: Black Forest on Jul 31, 2008 at 07:55 PM
I'm part of PETA...People Eating Tasting Animals. I say trap them to keep the kiddos and livestock safe. I'm tired of running into dog packs out where I live, and there's no leash law. I can't take a run without bringing mace to protect myself. The other PETA is a bunch of tree huggers who'll save a mouse instead of a child. IDIOTS!

Posted by: JJ Location: South of Fountain on Jul 31, 2008 at 07:06 PM
I Agree Toni. We have had alot of Dropped of Dogs down here to. I followed a Pack of 4 of them on my 4 Wheeler last week and they was not scared of me at all. We also have Coyotes that don't bother us at all or our animals. The domesticated dogs will eat anything that they can find.

Posted by: chloe Location: co on Jul 31, 2008 at 06:55 PM
trap the dangrous dogs, I know PETA is trying to protect animal rights, but it is not right when somebody might get hurt, just let them runaway so they can hurt other people? its the same thing to human, if you hurt someone then it is a crime, and trap them is the best way to pervent someone get hurt. some poeple just can't think...

Posted by: Sam Location: Yoder on Jul 31, 2008 at 06:08 PM
Wild dogs-- no way! Domesticated animals do not have the instincts, or the training, to exist in the wild for any period of time. Someone's feeding these dogs! (If they're dogs and not coyotes) I hope the whining woman, in your story, gets a chance to see a dog caught in a snare trap. Why not put out poisoned carcasses? Even that's more humane that traps and it will kill all forms of terrible wildlife and the woman's children will be safe from everything. Are guns illegal in Ellicott or are the people just too stupid to use them? Next it'll be aliens chasing their children. I'm really sick of these stupid city people coming to the country and trying to apply their lifestyle on everyone else.(don't do anything yourself just whine to the authorities) Wait until one of their kids get caught in a spring trap. Then you'll really hear the whining.

Posted by: Shannon Location: Ellicott on Jul 31, 2008 at 05:58 PM
Too many people come out here and drop off unwanted animals and we are left having to deal with packs of dogs trying to survive off the land. Ellicott and other surrounding communities is not a shelter for animals to be abandoned. We have had our share of wild dogs chasing our livestock and even our children, but we resolve that issue ourselves. Just because you live in the country does not give your dog free reign to roam...if your dog is found anywhere on my land..where it DOES NOT BELONG...then it won't be coming home to you. I may sound cruel, but that is the only way the rancher and farmers and even us parents can truly protect what is ours. If you have a dog...keep him in a yard. If you don't want an animal...take it to a shelter. Having that animal put to sleep is more ethical then abandoning them to suffer with no food or water. Then they turn mean and vicious. Help us protect the animals and other familes by being more RESPONSIBLE!!!

Posted by: Ray Location: Co Spgs Co on Jul 31, 2008 at 04:49 PM
What do these protester,s want some children to be attacked and killed.

Posted by: AARON Location: colorado springs on Jul 31, 2008 at 04:33 PM
$8,000? how about $1 a bullet. it just makes sense. PETA is a joke, they will do anything to get attention so another crazy will make a donation.

Posted by: Toni Harmon Location: Falcon on Jul 31, 2008 at 03:46 PM
PETA has no clue. Let one of their animals or kids get mauled by a vicious dog and see how fast they change their minds. Its not just Ellicot that has issues. There are packs of dogs that run in Falcon too because of irresponsible dog owners that dont keep track of their animals. It becomes very annoying and sometimes dangerous. I say trap them.

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