UPDATE FROM MCHENRY COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL REGARDING APRIL 11 INCIDENT INVOLVING AGGRESSIVE DOGS IN MCHENRY
McHenry County Animal Control is letting the public know that all surviving pit bulls involved in an April 11 incident in unincorporated McHenry are now in the care of Animal Control. This includes the three dogs taken into Animal Control’s possession on the day of the incident, as well as a fourth dog that was previously at-large following the incident.
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(MCHENRY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE – ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE)
Aggressive Dogs near McHenry
On April 11, at about 5:50 p.m., McHenry County Sheriff’s police and McHenry Township Fire Protection District were dispatched to reports of an aggressive dog fight at W Huemann Drive and Stilling Blvd near McHenry. The owner reported that she was unable to separate her dogs who were engaged in a fight, and she had sustained bite wounds. A neighbor, who attempted to help the owner, also sustained bite wounds.
Upon arrival, deputies found three dogs loosely enclosed on a front porch, and two dogs corralled in a car. While speaking with the owners, the three dogs broke through the porch gate and aggressively ran towards responding deputies and fire personnel. Less-lethal attempts to control the dogs were made by use of tasers and a fire extinguisher. Subsequently, one dog was shot during the incident. One deputy also sustained a dog bite and was treated at a nearby hospital.
McHenry County Animal Control took possession of three dogs while one dog remains on the loose. Deputies have continually looked for the remaining dog through the night and into the morning with no success.
The Sheriff’s Office understands the bond between an owner and their pet and only resorts to using lethal force when it comes to protecting the safety and well-being of citizens and deputies.
The dog at large is described as a petite dark brown pit bull with a white stripe on its face. If spotted, please do not approach. All sightings should be reported to the Sheriff’s Office or Animal Control at (815) 459-6222.
