Deer have killed two dogs, injured several others in Helena

Two dogs have been killed by does in the last few weeks, prompting Helena Police Chief Troy McGee to warn residents. “Be careful. The does are really protective of their fawns right now,” McGee said. A dachshund was killed in its yard on the 600 block of Highland Street, he said. A 3-month-old Yorkshire terrier was stomped to death by a doe in a side yard on the 1600 block of Chestnut Street. McGee said it is believed the same deer that killed the Yorkie also broke a schnauzer’s jaw on the 1600 block of Walnut Street. That doe was put down by Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials, he said. McGee urges residents to use caution when walking their dogs and also when pets are in their yards...Missoulian