Animal management stated Wednesday that the ultimate canine who was on the unfastened following a collection of assaults by aggressive dogs in a neighborhood close to McHenry has been captured.
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded round 5:50 p.m. Thursday to the realm of West Heumann Drive and Stilling Boulevard in unincorporated McHenry.
The sheriff’s workplace stated they obtained a name for an aggressive canine battle within the space.
The proprietor reported she was unable to separate her dogs have been engaged within the battle.
The McHenry Township Fire Protection additionally responded after the girl reported she had been bitten by one of many dogs whereas making an attempt to separate them.
A neighbor who tried to assist the proprietor additionally suffered chew wounds, the sheriff’s workplace stated.
Deputies discovered three dogs loosely enclosed on a entrance porch and two dogs corralled in a automotive.
While talking with the house owners, the three dogs broke by the porch gate and aggressively ran towards responding deputies and fireplace personnel.
Less-lethal makes an attempt to manage the dogs have been made by use of tasers and a hearth extinguisher. One of the deputies then fatally shot one of many dogs.
A deputy suffered a canine chew and was handled at a close-by hospital. A second deputy who was reported injured declined medical therapy.
McHenry County Animal Control took possession of three dogs however the final remaining canine was reported to be on the unfastened.
“The Sheriff’s Office understands the bond between an owner and their pet and only resorts to using lethal force when it comes to protecting the safety and well-being of citizens and deputies,” the company stated in a press release.
The canine at giant was described as a petite darkish brown pit bull with a white stripe on its face.
The McHenry County Animal Control and Adoption Center stated late Wednesday afternoon that every one surviving pit bulls concerned within the incident at the moment are of their care.
“This includes the three dogs taken into Animal Control’s possession on the day of the incident, as well as a fourth dog that was previously at-large following the incident,” the company stated.
