We here at KnuGroup would like to extend best wishes to Sonny Gilligan as he is recovering from his wounds. That being said what a turn of events, after a long day of jackrabbit hunting you pack your little friends up and get in your truck to head home when suddenly you’ve been shot by “man’s best friend”. You have to respect Mr. Gilligan’s attitude especially considering he is in critical condition for not holding the dogs accountable, although it is hard to place blame on the dogs in this scenario. Almost all dog owners know that small bubble of guilt you feel when something you did ultimately result in your dog acting out and being punished. It’s like leaving a nice fresh slice of pizza in range of your dog and walking out of the room only to come back to your food missing and your dog quickly licking every last morsel off of the ground. That feeling only 100x times worse because your fighting for your life and your dogs are in the shelter. Check out the article from KRQE for more on this story!
Dog shoots owner while hunting in southern New Mexico
Stephanie Chavez
LAS CRUCES, NM (KRQE) – Hunting accidents are nothing new, but this one is: A 74-year-old man is in the hospital after his dog shot him during a hunting trip.
After the shooting, Sonny Gilligan managed to call 911. Dona Ana County deputies heard quite the story as they saved his life.
“He was done, he would’ve died. I can’t say enough about the Sheriff’s deputies, because without them my dad was dead,” said Mark Gilligan.
Mark says it’s normal for his dad to take his three dogs, Charlie, Cowboy, and Scooby, hunting for jackrabbits near Las Cruces. In fact, he says his dad feeds the trio the rabbits as a treat.
His dad says he was sitting in the truck, his rifle in the backseat, when Charlie’s paw got caught in the trigger.
The bullet went through the seat and Sonny was shot in the back. Even though Charlie could’ve killed him, Sonny says he’s forgiven him.
“He spoils his dogs, you know. He calls them his boys. He’s very fond of his animals,” said Mark.
After the accident, Mark says all three dogs were taken into a county shelter. He says even in critical condition, his dad’s main concern was getting his dogs out of what he called, “doggie jail.”
Sonny Gilligan was flown to El Paso from the shooting scene. He’s recently been moved out of intensive care.
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