Police shot 5lb puppy - "had no choice"

Police say the small dog had bit a jogger and they were trying to contain it, when it clamped down on an officer’s hand and would not let go. ...

“The officers, as badly as the officer was getting bitten, he had to do something to protect himself,” said Hartinger. “They first chose physical means, then a taser and when those two didn't work, he had no option but to shoot the dog."

Police say the dog bit the officer 17 times on one hand and nine times on the other.

The officer is expected to recover. >>

Is a 5lb puppy that difficult to control?!?! and you expect these police to defend citizens against 200lb thugs. Good luck!