Why do cops shoot dogs?
Because they can.
What I mean to say is, because there’s no penalty for doing so. It’s a free shot.
Dogs didn’t used to be shot so much. I think cops recognized that the dog was a pet and someone’s property and they respected that. Plus, they didn’t want to cause grief by shooting someone’s dog. But it seems that none of that matters any longer. The Us vs Them mentality has become the norm. F the stupid dog. F the people this stupid dog belongs to. And, to a lesser extent, F anybody who is in my way.
What if there were a real penalty that would immediately affect them? How about a policy instituted by a city or county - for every dog you shoot you will lose 1/4 or maybe 1/3 of your next paycheck after taxes. Now, if they really think their life is in danger they will gladly pull the trigger. But if a dog is just ‘in their way’ they will have to decide - Do I really want to lose a chunk of my hard earned money for shooting this dog? Is there another way to handle this?
Oh, and macing a dog would be free.
You mace my 25 lb best friend, you're gonna meet MR. MOSSBERG.
I am sick to death of our FORMER friends (once called POLICE/Peace officers) shooting dogs, and whonever PEOPLE they choose simply becqause they can.
Come try me, EMPLOYEE!