Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement.
On Tuesday evening August 27th around 10pm, Deputy Wes Shivers and his K-9 partner “Jack” were called out to assist other deputies in locating a suspect in a disturbance. Deputy Shivers and Jack began tracking the suspect in a wooded area. Not far into the track Shivers heard Jack yelp. Jack began barking at something in the nearby water and was holding his paw up. Deputy Shivers realized Jack had been bitten by a snake. Deputy Shivers immediately requested that dispatch contact Dr. Kirby at Hometown Veterinarian Clinic. Deputy Shivers returned to his vehicle and transported Jack to Hometown Veterinarian where Dr. Kirby was waiting. Dr. Kirby immediately began treatment on Jack.
K-9 Deputy Jack is expected to make a full recovery because of Dr. Rick Kirby’s quick treatment. Jack is at home now resting and taking the rest of the week off.
Just another great thing about Rankin County, people care! We can’t thank Dr. Kirby enough for helping us in our time of need!
9 comments:
Had a Dachshund that got bit in the neck. Swelled up like a softball. Full recovery without treatment. Dogs bounce back. Good for Jack. Give him a porterhouse bone.
Was the perp located?
Snake-bitten dogs should always be taken to the vet. The bite wounds need to be cleaned and antibiotics given. Our dogs have been bitten numerous times over the years and we haul them off to our vet every time. I'm glad the K-9 is in good hands.
Was it a water moccasin?
How you reckon anybody would know that, Junior Pioneer Scout?
I don’t feel comfortable when our law enforcement and military treat K9’s like they’re people. I hate that Fido got bit and was in a life threatening situation but is this really newsworthy? It’ reminds me of a story years ago where an Army bomb sniffing dog was injured in Iraq and was medevaced out with same resources reserved for troops. No telling what that cost us taxpayers. These are animals not real cops or soldiers is all I’m saying. And yes I have a dog that I love but his life is not worth more than a humans.
Lol @3:51 pm, my thoughts exactly.
Hey Justice, you need to get a life.
@4:21pm- maybe one day a military or police K9 will save your hide or someone you love, then you will understand.
Justice you are entitled to your opinion no matter how stupid
Justice@September 1, 2019 at 4:21 PM
What a mess of contradiction you are! Dare you belittle a precious life that saves the life of humans! Rethink that, would you? Should your dog become ill, please allow someone the opportunity to provide the necessary medical care since you probably wouldn't think his life was worth it.
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