Missouri authorities face backlash after officer shoots blind and deaf dog dead
www.independent.co.uk
The Sturgeon Police Department was described as a ‘joke’, ‘disgusting and disappointing’ after attempting to justify the officer’s actions
  • Flying Squid
    40•7 months ago

    The Department of Justice estimates that American police officers shoot 10,000 pet dogs in the line of duty each year. It is impossible to ascertain a reliable number, however, because most law enforcement agencies do not maintain accurate records of animal killings. The tally may be substantially higher, and some suggest it could reach six figures.

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