It's not just you. I have to admit I'm bothered by this recent rash of cops shooting dogs. Naturally they always say they were justified however I'm having a hard time seeing that given the written account. This is one that seems questionable to me. If the cops are so afraid of dogs, maybe they should get someone else to handle the calls where there may be such contact. They seem to be a little quick to draw and shoot.
No, we live in the age of the 24 hour news cycle with every insignificant event thrust onto the world stage, regardless of whether or not it's newsworthy.