Horse Euthanatized After Attack by Dogs
A Spokane Valley, Wash., racehorse attacked by two pit bull terriers was so badly injured it had to be euthanatized, its owners said. The dogs were ordered destroyed Tuesday after they were deemed to be dangerous.
The horse, named Drink
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A Spokane Valley, Wash., racehorse attacked by two pit bull terriers was so badly injured it had to be euthanatized, its owners said. The dogs were ordered destroyed Tuesday after they were deemed to be dangerous.
The horse, named Drink the Wind, won 22 races during his career at Spokane’s former Playfair Race Course. He was 33 years old and in failing health.
The dogs’ owner was cited for allowing dangerous dogs to run at large.
Both dogs were impounded at the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service shelter, where they were to be euthanatized
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