The shooting of a pet dog in early December may not be related to the disappearance of at least three dogs here in November and an apparrent attack on two other dogs this week.

Resident Rusty Goodin said his bassett hound mutt Gus was shot through a leg by a disgruntled former co-worker.

A .30-30 bullet was found lodged in another of the dog’s legs.

The suspect has admitted shooting the dog to authorities, and…