A tragic situation went from bad to worse in Evansville, Illinois, after police who responded to complaints about animal neglect ended up shooting the dog they were summoned to help, WISH reported.Officers "say animal control had been called 16 times with neglect concerns about the dog. Police say t...

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A tragic situation went from bad to worse in Evansville, Illinois, after police who responded to complaints about animal neglect ended up shooting the dog they were summoned to help, WISH reported.

  • snooggumsEnglish
    15•2 days ago

    The answer is to fire the police.

    Out of a cannon.

    Into the sun.

    • @Lost_My_MindEnglish
      8•2 days ago

      And then rehome the dogs in an environment where their caretakers have the space and patience to understand that these dogs are going to be instinctively aggressive. And they need the knowledge to be patient and caring with these dogs whose instincts will be to attack. Someone who can sooth that instinct away.

      And probably on a farm, so they’re away from the city, and people. It’s possible years later they may get triggered and attack. I feel that threat is less likely on a farm away from people.