We really don’t know if the cop went into the house, he may have. Has happened before, just recently there was a thread here about a dog being shot inside an apartment by a cop that had the wrong place.
Thing is I have seen people responsibly tie dogs out, I have seen people responsibly kennel dogs, and responsibly keep dogs in their home. The key is responsible- I have also seen owners neglect and mistreat dogs horribly in many places even inside their home. I take exception to the idea that “this” is always right and “that” is always wrong. Depends on the situation and we don’t know the situation here. The dog appears to be well cared for so without knowing more about how it is really kept and why I will not judge her for that.
Ah yes...the liberal approach to life. We know this lady was away from the house long enough for a deputy to come, tase her dog, possily beat her dog, leave a note and depart without her, or anybody else knowing about it. That's ample time for the dog to have been attakced by feral dogs or abused by neighborhood kids, bit by a snake, hanging and choking itself, or any other myriad of ills that can befall a dog that is tethered and unsupervised.
If she lives in a rural, remote area, a tethered dog is subject to wild and feral animals, and in a suburban or urban area, two legged critters. People may have their reasons for tethering a dog outside without supervision, but ultimately, none of them are ever the best option for the dog. Ever. You may be wary of clear, black and white issues. Me? I'm not afraid of them.