Police shoot aggressive dog in Salem 2011/04/30 at 7:21 pm
Salem, Ore.– Salem police shot and killed a dangerous dog Monday and officers warned they believe theres another one on the loose.
Police say they started getting complaints late last week about the two stray animals in Northeast Salem.
By Sunday, one cat was dead and another cat was injured.
Its a sad story, you know, because youd like to be able to have your animals out in the front yard without them being attacked by some crazy dog, said Peter Strauhal. Strauhals cat is on antibiotics and pain medication after being mauled by the dogs.
This morning, neighbors spotted the dogs again.
Officers were able to corner the dogs. The dogs would not let officers approach them, at which point the officers had to shoot one of the dogs, said Lt. Dave Okada from Salem Police Department.
Officers dont have a good description of the dog that got away. Animal control is warning residents to stay away from stray dogs in the area.