The ferocious dog that bites people should indeed be put down. Those who keep aggressive dogs, not leash their pets, and allow their pets to defecate anywhere should be severely punished. It's essential to strictly limit pet owners when it comes to protecting pets. Dogs shouldn't be allowed to commit evil deeds, and their lives should not be compared to human lives. Softening this issue will only invite criticism and ridicule.
On the 31st of August, a man from Shenyang, Liaoning, was bitten by a dog on his way home. In retaliation, he killed the dog. After his discharge from the hospital, the man demanded compensation from the dog's owner. Unexpectedly, he was counter-sued. The owner claimed her dog was worth 38,000 yuan, and the man should compensate her. The court ruled that the man should have stopped after stabbing the dog once. Further action was deemed as excessive self-defense. Finally, both parties' claims offset each other, and the dog owner compensated the man 10,000 yuan. Neither party accepted the appeal, and the second trial upheld the original judgment. So, can a person kill a dog if bitten?
The incident happened in the early morning. After a gathering with friends, Mr. Wang took a taxi home. After getting off at the entrance of his residential area, he walked alone to his building. As he opened the door with his keys, a Labrador Retriever suddenly rushed out and pounced on him, biting his hand.
In self-defense, Mr. Wang picked up a wooden stick and confronted the Labrador. When the dog attacked again, Mr. Wang fought it with the stick in his hand. However, due to his inebriation, his movements were sluggish, and he didn't gain the upper hand. During the struggle, Mr. Wang found a folding fruit knife in the basket of an electric bicycle nearby and grabbed it.
When the dog continued to attack, Mr. Wang seized the opportunity to stab the Labrador multiple times. When the dog could no longer get up, Mr. Wang immediately called the police. He spent seven days in the hospital and incurred medical expenses of 18,000 yuan. After his discharge, he found the dog's owner, Ms. Li, through the police and asked her to compensate for his loss.
However, not only was Ms. Li unwilling to pay, but she also claimed that Mr. Wang had killed her 38,000 yuan pet dog and demanded that Mr. Wang pay her 40,000 yuan. After offsetting Mr. Wang's loss, he would still owe her 22,000 yuan. Seeing that she was unreasonable, Mr. Wang gathered evidence and sued Ms. Li.
Mr. Wang submitted various medical bills to prove that his loss was indeed caused by Ms. Li's dog. He added 8,000 yuan for loss of work and claimed 26,000 yuan in total. Upon receiving the summons, Ms. Li immediately counter-sued, providing evidence that she had paid 38,000 yuan for the dog and over 2,000 yuan for its treatment. She claimed that Mr. Wang had intentionally killed her dog, causing her loss, and should compensate.
In my opinion, while it's tragic that the dog had to die, it's essential to remember that humans should prioritize their safety. If a dog is aggressive and poses a danger, a human has every right to defend themselves, regardless of the dog's value. It's unreasonable to expect an ordinary person to gauge the value of a dog in a dangerous situation like this. What are your thoughts on this incident? Share your views in the comments below!