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Queensland police shoot pet dog after running it over as distressed residents watch on
(www.theguardian.com)
this post was submitted on 01 Jun 2026
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Fair enough, but leave it to trained professionals. If you want to end the suffering of an animal by shooting it, you shouldn't just miss two times.
Edit: Assuming the spinal injuries weren't caused by the first shot anyway
I can’t imagine city cops go to work expecting to shoot a dog, so probably not something they’re well versed in. At least not in this country.
I agree, ideally it shouldn’t, but can’t say I’ve had to make that shot after just having run over someone’s pet, in front of a street full of upset people who you know are recording and likely going to put it up on social media.
That's another reason not to do something like this; not just because of the people posting it on social media but because of the little girl, who's now got PTSD from seeing her childhood pet being shot thrice by a police officer.
I think you and others are conflating two separate things. The above is listed as reason why it’s not just as simple as “just shoot it once, in the right spot”, aka its easier said then done and likely nerves about the surroundings had an impact.
Euthanasia at the scene is likely the more humane option and still quicker than moving an animal that’s been run over across town so it can die a slower, more painful death. Whether she actually saw and her having PTSD is something you’ve just determined to suit your view. Though I guess I shouldn’t expect good faith from someone who started the conversation implying the cops shot this dog for some sort of sexual gratification.