A San Antonio man took matters into his own hands when his neighbor’s dog allegedly invaded his property and began attacking his goats, local authorities report. The incident unfolded in the 300 block of Villaret Boulevard, prompting a response from the San Antonio Police shortly after 10 a.m., according to information obtained from KENS5.

Upon arriving at the scene, the police learned from the homeowner that his daughter had called him to inform him of the attack; this was reportedly not the first instance of neighborhood dogs entering his property and posing a threat to his livestock, the homeowner has experienced frustration with repeated disturbances involving canine trespassers. When the homeowner arrived, he shot the dog, causing injury but not death to the animal, San Antonio Police conveyed to reporters. The City of San Antonio Animal Care Services (ACS) later confirmed that the injured canine belonged to a neighbor, who declined to engage with them regarding the matter.

As the police investigated, the homeowner expressed his concerns about the recurring nature of such events, saying that several times in the past, different dogs had come onto his property and targeted his goats. No charges have been pressed against the man as current laws indicate he was within his rights to protect his livestock on his own property.

The wounded dog was retrieved by ACS from the man's property and is reportedly now in their care as the situation continues to be reviewed, no further information was provided about the condition of the dog or any potential actions to be taken against its owner. While the police did not file charges against the man who shot the dog, the incident raises questions about responsible pet ownership and the measures that property owners feel compelled to take when faced with the protection of their own animals.