Frank's in the news....

[JohnR]

Apparently, Frank Daignault and his wife were walking in a park when some dogs got a little too close for comfort.... For those that don't know "Frank", he is an author who has published several books on Striper fishing, mostly for the shorebound angler. He can be a crusty fellow pretty but his wife is a sweetheart...

Man shoots pet collie

UXBRIDGE, Mass., August 29 --

News Channel 10 A Millville man shot a dog, which he says charged at him while he was out walking at the West Hill Dam Park in Uxbridge.

The 45-pound collie mix named "Coco" was last reported to be in critical condition at a local animal hospital.

Frank Daignault said he was walking with his wife when Coco and a larger dog came charging toward them, barking and growling. Daignault said he pulled out his gun because he and his wife were afraid they were being attacked by the dogs. Coco's owner, David Mitchell, says the dogs were just playing and there was no reason for the shooting.

Daignault is a retired schoolteacher who says he is licensed to carry a handgun. He says he's sorry about what happened, but feels Mitchell is to blame for not having the dogs on leashes.