Sheriff's K9 hit, killed by car after firework startles dog
An off-duty Fresno County Sheriff’s Office K9 was hit and killed by a car after a firework exploded near the dog, causing it to run into the street on the Fourth of July, the sheriff’s office announced Sunday. K9 Santi was a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois who had served with the Fresno County Sheriff’...
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Sheriff's K9 hit, killed by car after firework startles dog
An off-duty Fresno County Sheriff’s Office K9 was hit and killed by a car after a firework exploded near the dog, causing it to run into the street on the Fourth of July, the sheriff’s offi...
