SHENANDOAH, Iowa (WOWT) – An Omaha Realtor dropping by an Iowa property Thursday unleashed a stunning state of affairs for the homeowners after the household pet was shot.
Shenandoah Police confirmed to six News that the householders invited the Realtor in, giving him a tour of the property, about 60 miles southeast of Council Bluffs, round 12:30 p.m. Thursday. As a precaution, police stated, the household’s canine had been sequestered to the basement. A member of the family informed 6 News that the canine is an Australian shepherd–beagle combine.
While on the tour, the Realtor requested to see the basement, so the daughter of the home-owner took the canine outdoors. She informed 6 News that she was holding the canine, when the animal began barking and bought free from its leash.
The Realtor had been walking up the driveway to the yard as a way to access the basement from outdoors when the canine bought away from the daughter and went after the Realtor. Police, who additionally interviewed neighbors who had witnessed the incident, stated the Realtor kicked the canine, which saved coming at him — so he shot the canine.
Shenandoah Police informed 6 News that the Realtor left the scene with none additional incident and instantly known as the authorities.
Police had been known as to the scene, and the matter was referred to the County Attorney. Because the Realtor — who did have a conceal-carry allow — felt threatened, the county lawyer stated the matter was self-defense.
The daughter informed 6 News that the canine did nothing to impress a taking pictures and that her mom, who she stated could be very afraid of weapons, would by no means have allowed the Realtor into her home if she knew he was armed.
The daughter informed 6 News on Friday afternoon that the canine survived, however suffered severe wounds. She stated the animal was being handled by a Shenandoah veterinarian.
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