Pennsylvania Man Hospitalized After Pet Dog Accidentally Triggers Shotgun During Cleaning

Nov 14, 2025 03:46 pm CST

A 53-year-old Pennsylvania man was hospitalized after his pet dog jumped onto his bed and accidentally triggered a shotgun he was cleaning, shooting him in the back. This unusual incident adds to several similar cases of pet-related firearm accidents in the US, highlighting important concerns about gun safety around animals.