MDC Rant

[MoCarp]

9 hours ago, Devan S. said:

http://www.4bcaonline.com/protesters-gather-demanding-justice-for-dogs-shot-in-eagle-rock.html

You can actually....it was done here locally. No charges filed at least to date that I know of. 

Did you read that? Looks to me the guy that shot those dogs is in a world of chit...just the prosecuting attorney has not acted yet because of a back log, hence the social justice warrior types showing up....once the name of the shooter goes public he will have to go into hiding😱

I suspect they are trying to let the dust settle before someone does hillbilly justice on the shooter!

[MOPanfisher]

So are they still protesting every Saturday like they said, or like most other social media flare ups has it fallen by the wayside.  

[Devan S.]

I have a farm in the area. There are loose dogs all over that area, call them in all the time hunting predators......shooters name is already public. Prosecuting attorney is not filing charges as far as I know. They protested and stopped traffic for several days outside court house, intersection at Ball and Prier to no avail.  I'm sure civil suit will happen but anyone can sue anyone these days. 

[tjm]

Most states have leash laws, Mo has Old Drum.

[MOPanfisher]

I know of no "state" leash laws.  I do know of many dogs that have been shot when they strayed too far from home, including a couple of my own.  

What was our original rant about again.?

[jdmidwest]

55 minutes ago, MOPanfisher said:

I know of no "state" leash laws.  I do know of many dogs that have been shot when they strayed too far from home, including a couple of my own.  

What was our original rant about again.?

Not really a Leash Law, animal owner fails to control his animal leads to an animal abuse complaint.  As a pet owner, it is your responsibility to attend to your pets.  If they stray and cause harm to another land owner, its a case of animal abuse and the animal owner is at fault.  I have seen it in action several times in my subdivision.  Neighbor shot a weiner dog that attempted to bite his kid while the owner was at church.  Weiner dog made it thru the doggy door into the floor in front of couch before he bled out and died.  Neighbor came home from church and found it, started throwing the monkey my way.  Guy who shot the dog fessed up, fight ensued, Deputies arrived.  Wrote the dog owner a ticket for animal abuse. 

[MOPanfisher]

Definitely owner responsibility.  My comment was directed at state leash laws comment.  I know of many leash laws but none that are state statutes.  As a property owner if my cows, horses, chickens, wife etc get out and causees damage damage I should be liable for that.

[snagged in outlet 3]

12 hours ago, MOPanfisher said:

wife etc get out and causees damage damage I should be liable for that.

Man!!!  You better be careful then.

[Johnsfolly]

14 hours ago, MOPanfisher said:

Definitely owner responsibility.  My comment was directed at state leash laws comment. 

I was always under the impression that leash laws were city ordinances and not state laws.

I found this online:

Several states have state-wide dog leash laws and requirements. These laws are usually referred to as "Running at Large Statutes." In states without "Running at Large Statutes," local governments, such as counties, towns, cities, municipalities, and boroughs, often enact their own leash laws.

But even where there are state-wide leash laws, it's often the case that the state government permits local governments to pass their own leash laws. Often, the local laws are stricter than the state laws. If any confusion arises over the leash laws in your home, contact your local government for more information

Missouri has a "State Lands Leash Law." Under this law, dogs must be on leashes no longer than 10 feet when they are in state parks or on state historic sites.

Additionally, Missouri law prohibits dogs that have rabies, or dogs that have been exposed, to rabies to run at large.

[Quillback]

1 hour ago, Johnsfolly said:

 

Additionally, Missouri law prohibits dogs that have rabies, or dogs that have been exposed, to rabies to run at large.

That one cracks me up, how do they expect a dog to know it has rabies?  I know that is not the intent of that law, but if you take it literally...

BAD DOG!  You have rabies, quit running around!