Roscoe and SOphie Part II

The death of Sophie and Roscoe that occurred when they raided a neighbor's chicken coop has inspired boards in several forums. Posts in defense of the dog duo, and in defense of the neighbors' rights are colliding fast and furiously. Comments directed at the dog supporters accuse them of being "Whack jobs" and inferences of mental instability are tossed about like rain on a spring morning.. Equally heated retorts to Kubicek supporters are filled with angry accusations denigrating parenting skills and education. Unfortunately the postings seem to focus on individuals writing, more than the incident itself. Multiple posters have found themselves mired in a chat forum war. Proponents of both sides disintegrated from pleas of understanding and help to ugly insults and derogatory comments. The original reason for the topic has been buried amidst the garbage.

Everyone is overlooking the facts of the incident and focusing on the wrong information.

FACT: The two dogs escaped their yard and allegedly killed a number of the neighbors' chickens during the incident on November 30, 2007.

FACT: Texas Dog Laws Provide as follow
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., chapter. 1002, § 1, effective . Sept. 1, 2003.

§ 822.012. Certain Dogs and Coyotes Prohibited from running at Large; Criminal Penalty

(a) The owner, keeper, or person in control of a dog or coyote that the owner, keeper, or person knows is accustomed to run, worry, or kill livestock, domestic animals, or fowls may not permit the dog or coyote to run at large.

(b) A person who violates this section commits an offense. An offense under this subsection is punishable by a fine of not more than $100.

(c) Each time a dog or coyote runs at large in violation of this section constitutes a separate offense.

§ 822.013. Dogs or Coyotes That Attack Animals

(a) A dog or coyote that is attacking, is about to attack, or has recently attacked livestock, domestic animals, or fowls may be killed by:

(1) Any person witnessing the attack; or

(2) The attacked animal's owner or a person acting on behalf of the owner if the owner or person has knowledge of the attack.