Dog Accidentally Shoots Owner in Pennsylvania Home

On October 13, 2025, a dog in North Carolina escaped unharmed after sparking a small fire in a home, according to the Chapel Hill Fire Department. This incident comes less than a month after a similar event, where an assistant fire chief's dog, Colton, chewed on a lithium-ion battery, leading to a house fire.

In a more unusual case, a 53-year-old man in Berks County, Pennsylvania, was wounded on Tuesday night after his dog allegedly shot him with a shotgun inside his home. Police were called to the scene around 11:15 p.m. after the gunfire rang out. Investigators determined that the man had placed the shotgun on a bed while cleaning it, and the dog's leap onto the bed caused the gun to go off, striking the man in the back. The injured man was taken to a local hospital for surgery.

The details surrounding the age and breed of the four-legged suspect in the Pennsylvania incident remain unclear. However, these recent events involving dogs and household accidents serve as a reminder of the importance of responsible pet ownership and the need for caution when handling firearms and other potentially dangerous items around animals.