Scary Dog Park Stories
"Unleashing the Dark Side of Dog Parks:
Incidents, Chaos and Danger"
While most dog parks are places where pets and their owners enjoy a safe and fun environment, sometimes unexpected and unfortunate incidents occur. This page is dedicated to sharing those rare but significant stories.
Incident at Apollo Beach Dog Park:
Dog Fatally Shot During Fight
On Monday evening, a dog owner shot another dog during a fight at Apollo Beach Dog Park, located at 664 Golf and Sea Blvd. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office reported that deputies responded to the scene shortly before 6 p.m. after receiving a call about the shooting.
Firefighters rescue woman, dogs who fell through icy pond
Firefighters in Gloucester Township, New Jersey, rescued a 24-year-old woman and her two dogs after they fell through ice at Timber Creek Dog Park. The woman had tried to save her dogs from an icy pond but fell in herself. A passerby saw her and called 911. Firefighters used special equipment to rescue them, and the woman was taken to the hospital in critical but stable condition.
Dog Parks Are the WORST - author unknown
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