Man Shoots Dog Believed to Be Threat
Published at(POCATELLO) – A Pocatello man is getting some sharp criticism after shooting a dog he believed was a threat to his family. 36-year-old Brock C. Merrill has been charged with two misdemeanors for cruelty to animals and firing a gun within city limits. Following the incident on the 1100 block of Cedar Hollow on Tuesday afternoon, police took the injured dog to the Alta Animal Hospital. The dog is expected to recover, but police are still looking for the owner of the black and white Labrador mix. Those with information can call 234-6157.