Hanson Select Board Votes to Put Down Dog After Vicious Attack on Owner

Decision made with "regret" as neither owner nor keeper appears to defend animal

HANSON, MA - May 7 - The Hanson Select Board voted 3-1 Tuesday to declare a dog dangerous and order its euthanasia following a severe attack on its owner, despite neither the dog's owners nor keeper appearing at the hearing to speak on its behalf.

The decision came after a lengthy discussion about the April 20 incident, where an Australian Shepherd attac…