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Some of you may be aware of some emotionally charged statements and even threats being made online toward a Fresno County cattle rancher due to a dog being shot... to death. We would like to lay out the facts as to what took place so that it provides context to accusations being made. Just before 10:30 am on Wednesday, the Fresno County Sheriff's Office received a report from a man that his dog had been shot and killed. A deputy responded and met with the man who said he had taken his two French Bulldogs for a walk on some private property located off of Copper Ave. in Clovis. Both dogs were not on a leash. The rancher, who owns the property, drove up and questioned the man as to why he was on his land. Additionally, he told him that he has cows and calves in the pasture and if his dogs disturb them he may have to shoot them. The man did not make a strong effort to call his one dog back that was roaming in the field. The rancher drove a short distance and saw the dog chasing after his herd of cattle. The rancher took his rifle out of his vehicle and fired one shot, striking and killing the dog. Under the law, a livestock owner has the right to use lethal force to protect their animals from hazards such as dogs, coyotes, etc. The property has several no trespassing signs posted, as well as a gate with a padlock. During the investigation, it came to light that the dog owner had told the rancher he works for a company that utilizes the land, so he knew the combination to unlock the gate. The rancher called the company to confirm his story and the company said the man no longer worked for him, so he had no business being on the land. A deputy later contacted the company and confirmed this to be true. This case will now be submitted to Fresno County District Attorney's Office for review. The dog owner is facing a misdemeanor charge of trespassing. It is important to note that had this man not trespassed, his dog would still be alive. Due to social media shaming, the cattle rancher is now being harassed and receiving numerous threats. This is not fair to this man, however, it is somewhat understandable because only half the story was posted for the public to read. Our department is now putting together a report to document all of these threats. The argument that the dogs are small and posed no threat is baseless. Any animal can create a hazardous situation. A cow being chased can easily fall and break a leg or trample a calf to death as it tries to run away. The rancher was justified in protecting his livestock on HIS property.

Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours Thank you first to our Lord God who is faithful, merciful, loving and continues to abundantly bless my family and business. Thank you to my family, friends and clients for your trust and loyalty, for giving me the honoring of representing you in the largest financial decisions you make and for supporting my business with your repeat business and by referring your family and friends. I sincerely thank you. Revelation 11:17... 17 saying: We give You thanks, O Lord God Almighty, The One who is and who was and who is to come, Because You have taken Your great power and reigned. See more