Group supports owners of shot dog
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EVERETT Wash. —
The owners of a dog fatally shot by police officers spent Friday afternoon at the Snohomish County Superior Court, and were supported in their case by an animal rights advocacy group.
The Wright family is seeking justice for their Newfoundland, Rosie, who was killed by Des Moines Police Department officers.
Officers received a call in November 2010 reporting a dog that was loose in traffic. After the chasing the dog, police officers shot the dog.
Pasado’s Safe Haven, the advocacy group, gathered in front of the court for a peaceful protest.
Amber Chenoweth, a spokeswoman for the haven, told KIRO 7 the group protested to ask the court justice for the dog.
"She was basically chased into a secure area, a fenced-in area surrounded by blackberry bushes, and then was shot to death by police officers in front of another family with young children. We feel there are other options, and it did not have to come to this," Chenoweth said.
The judge dismissed the case because of statute of limitation issues.