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n2doc

(47,953 posts) Fri Apr 11, 2014, 10:50 AM Apr 2014

Cops keep neighbors from helping injured dog in street

A Denver resident is speaking out after 7News video showed Denver police keeping neighbors from helping a dog hit by a car Wednesday night.

"It was in shock; its pupils were totally dilated. It couldn't really move," said neighbor Ross Knapp.

The video shows the dog, who had a collar and leash but no tags, lying in the street for nearly 90 minutes as it gasps for air. Knapp said he gave the dog water and tried to comfort it but that Denver police threatened to arrest him.

"I had one of the officers tell me I had to leave and couldn't be near it. I tried a couple of times to go back, and he just finally said I'm impeding on an investigation and if I came back I'd be arrested," Knapp said.

The dog died minutes before Animal Control arrived. Denver Police told 7News that they followed policy.

Read more: Cops keep neighbors from helping injured dog in street - The Denver Post http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_25545386/cops-keep-neighbors-from-helping-injured-dog-street

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Cops keep neighbors from helping injured dog in street (Original Post) n2doc Apr 2014 OP

An injured animal can be dangerous. However this dog seems to have geckosfeet Apr 2014 #1

True but these neighbors appeared tobe adults who were perfectly capable of malaise Apr 2014 #5

The Police atreides1 Apr 2014 #2

They have already crossed the line a gazillion times. darkangel218 Apr 2014 #4

Fucking assholes!!!! darkangel218 Apr 2014 #3

If someone wants to help an injured animal newfie11 Apr 2014 #6

geckosfeet

(9,644 posts)

1. An injured animal can be dangerous. However this dog seems to have

Reply to n2doc (Original post)

Fri Apr 11, 2014, 10:56 AM

Apr 2014

been barely conscious.

I have had my own dog try to bite after it was hit by a car. They can be very disoriented and frightened. I would approach with great caution.

malaise

(269,004 posts)

5. True but these neighbors appeared tobe adults who were perfectly capable of

Reply to geckosfeet (Reply #1)

Fri Apr 11, 2014, 11:14 AM

Apr 2014

making decisions for themselves. Disgusting behavior.

atreides1

(16,079 posts)

2. The Police

Reply to n2doc (Original post)

Fri Apr 11, 2014, 11:05 AM

Apr 2014

Militarized, lacking basic humanity, following policy even to the detriment of another living creature!

How long before they cross the line?

darkangel218

(13,985 posts)

4. They have already crossed the line a gazillion times.

Reply to atreides1 (Reply #2)

Fri Apr 11, 2014, 11:10 AM

Apr 2014

But their internal investigations always turn up empty. Theyre as corrupted and rotten as it can possibly get.

darkangel218

(13,985 posts)

3. Fucking assholes!!!!

Reply to n2doc (Original post)

Fri Apr 11, 2014, 11:08 AM

Apr 2014

newfie11

(8,159 posts)

6. If someone wants to help an injured animal

Reply to n2doc (Original post)

Fri Apr 11, 2014, 11:15 AM

Apr 2014

Then let them. The cops can warn they might be injured but it's up to the person.
We have gone over the top trying to protect people from everything. Warn them but let them face the consequences.
That dog might have lived if it got to the vet earlier.

I have 5 dogs and you bet I would have taken my chances with getting him to the vet!

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