Delta police seek owner in dog attack

By Gary Harmon
Thursday, February 2, 2012

Delta police are seeking information about a dog that entered a fenced yard and attacked and killed another dog.

The homeowner then shot and killed the attacking dog, described as a young, reddish-brown pit bull, with a single gun shot. Animal Control is hoping to locate the owner of the attacking dog.

Police were called about 7:09 p.m. Wednesday to the residence in the 1200 block of east 13th Street, where officers found the attacking dog dead. The homeowner’s dog was severely injured and was taken to a veterinarian.

The homeowner’s dog was severely injured and taken to a veterinarian for treatment.

The owner, or anyone with information about the attacking pit bull is asked to call the Delta Police Department at 970-874-7676, Delta Dispatch Center at 970-874-2015, or the Delta Animal Shelter at 970-874-1078.