11 Pound Dog was "Presenting a Threat to an Officer"

This just pisses me off.

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Danville's police chief says one of his
officers acted properly by shooting and killing an 11-year-old
miniature dachshund that ran at him while growling.

How much of a threat could an 11-year-old dog be?

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As the officer returned to his car, "he was
surprised by a growling dog running through the yard directly at him
from the rear, leaving him with just seconds to consider his options,"
according to the a release from Broadfoot.

Do you want to know how much a miniature dachshund weighs? 11 lbs (5.0 kg)

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The options, according to the chief: running to the squad car, distracting the dog or using pepper spray, a baton or firearm.

Which one does he choose? Oh, just the deadliest of them all.

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Broadfoot said the dog lunged at the officer and attacked him.

"Shooting a dog which is actively presenting a threat to an officer
is within the department's policy," according to the release.

You know what happens when my miniature dachshund "lunges" at me? Nothing. You know why? Because she's too small to cause any harm.

Fuckers.

You kidding? Those fuckers can be fierce.