- Join Pasado’s Safe Haven at court as we speak up for Rosie, the Newfoundland who was shot to death by Des Moines police in November 2010. Read more about her story here.
What to expect:
We will hear the court’s response to the actions of the City of Des Moines taken to dismiss the charges and petition of the Wrights, Rosie’s family, against the Des Moines police officers who shot Rosie in November. This hearing will address where this case stands now, if the courts will allow Mr. Wright to file a criminal complaint against the officers who shot his dog.
This case is very important because it will help set precedence for all similar cases. Sadly, this happens very frequently. We hope that with a powerful presence, the court will see that the public cares and is paying attention to these cases.
Our ultimate goal is to get dog behavior training implemented into the Police Academy as a mandatory part of their training. This training would enable officers to better assess dogs in all situations; teaching them how to work with a dog and how best to restrain or capture them safely, when needed.
Rosie was an innocent dog who was senselessly hunted down and killed by improperly trained police officers. She was in her own yard as they screamed at her to “go home” When she tried to find safety in a neighbor’s yard they hunted her down and shot her for NO REASON. We must stand up for her; Rosie needs your voice!
Together, we can make a difference! We need no less than 50 people so please ask others to join you. We know it’s a long drive for some, but imagine if it was your beloved pet.
It is very important that we get a great turnout for this day; to show the judge, that the public is watching, that this is important and that her injustice will not be forgotten.
MEET US AT 9am in front of the courthouse for a peaceful presence for one hour before the hearing starts. We will have special signs made for this, with Rosie’s picture and her name on them.
August 2nd at 9 am in front of the Snohomish Court House
Snohomish County Courthouse
3000 Rockefeller Avenue
Everett, WA
The hearing will start at 10 am
RSVP to kimk@pasadosafehaven.org so we can have a t-shirt available for you!




