Deputy sheriff accused of killing dog

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BENNINGTON, Vt. -

A sheriff's deputy in Bennington County has resigned following allegations that he fatally shot a neighbor's dog in Pownal.

Donald Loveland had been on administrative leave following the incident.

He is accused of shooting a pit bull that had slipped out of its leash.

Loveland claims the dog attacked his girlfriend's dog and killed three chickens.

The pit bull was found dead in the woods.

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