Officer kills pet dog mistaken for a coyote in Massachusetts town

15 articles, oldest first.

1. Washington Times

   Officer kills pet dog mistaken for a coyote in Massachusetts town. The owner says it was unnecessary ↗ (opens Washington Times)

   Published Nov 21, 2024

   Same headline from 10 more outlets

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   A animal control officer shot and killed a pet dog in a Massachusetts town after mistaking it for a coyote in an incident that has the animal's owner fuming, but that local police are describing as a sad mix-up.

2. WUSA9

   Officer kills pet dog mistaken for a coyote in Massachusetts town ↗ (opens WUSA9)

   Published Nov 22, 2024

   Same headline from 1 more outlet

   WUSA9's feed description

   The dog's owner said he felt non-lethal methods could have been used, and that his dog doesn't resemble a coyote.

3. ABC 13 Houston

   Owner says it was 'unnecessary' after animal control officer kills dog after mistaking it for coyote ↗ (opens ABC 13 Houston)

   Published Nov 22, 2024

   ABC 13 Houston's feed description

   A dog was shot and killed by an animal control officer in Massachusetts after mistaking it for a coyote.

4. Green Field Reporter

   Officer kills pet dog mistaken for a coyote in Massachusetts town. The owner says it was unnecessary - The Daily Reporter ↗ (opens Green Field Reporter)

   Published Nov 22, 2024

   Green Field Reporter's feed description

   An animal control officer shot and killed a pet dog in a Massachusetts town after mistaking it for a coyote in an incident that has the animal’s owner fuming, but that local police are describing as a sad mix-up.

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