I want to add my 2 cents for what it's worth. I have never shot a dog before and probably couldn't unless I or others were physically threatened by them. I could however shoot a cat with no problem. With that said...I can see both sides to this.

It boils down to this. It is the sole responsibility of the pet owner for their animal. Accidents happen and our pets get loose. Ifmy dog wonders onto someone else's property it is still my responsibility no matter ifthey got loose or not. There can be too many "if" circumstances on what the dog could be doing (chasing deer, turkey, calf's, chickens, etc..). It is up to the individual to make a choice whether to shoot the dog or not. That person has to live with what he or she did, if it was a stray or a pet. If it was apet and you got away with it you still have to live with what you did. Ifyou were found out and were confronted bylittle Suzie asking why did you kill Fluffy, you will have to live with it every time you see her. And if you get into criminal problems you have to man up to your actions. It is your obligation to know what the laws are before you go and do something. No excuses.

For the people who said they would save their pet over a human, to me you are no better than a PETA wacko. To put a life of an animal over a human is just stupid.