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 than 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.
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
No one said anything about moving the animal across town. Do you think that euthanasia requires some special equipment that’s somehow not portable? If this happened in some rural outback town without a local vet I would understand your point.
But regardless, I’d think a police officer would know where to aim to kill an animal at presumably close range, and not miss two times.
Whether she actually saw and her having PTSD is something you’ve just determined to suit your view.
Yeah, that’s called a hypothetical situation. Do you think that police officer considered the possibility that children could be present at the time they took the first shot? Because I don’t.
I’m really sorry but I just don’t really give the police the benefit of the doubt anymore.
No one said anything about moving the animal across town. Do you think that euthanasia requires some special equipment that’s somehow not portable?
While I accept the point about portability, I’ve just never seen or heard of vets performing these sort of tasks in the street, the time spent suffering is still an issue while you track down a vet willing to do it, and wait for them to travel regardless.
I’m really sorry but I just don’t really give the police the benefit of the doubt anymore.
Yes, this was apparent by your first comment assuming literally the worst of the police intentions and their involvement in subsequent comments. The way you phrase the impact also wasn’t as a “hypothetical”. Either way we’ve probably fleshed out this particular online conversation sufficiently. Have good one.
Euthanasia at the scene is likely the more humane option and still quicker than moving
indeed, listening to a podcast a couple years ago with the ABC talking to someone from the RSPCA about what do with something like this their advice?, bludgeon it to death.
personally i think the cop was in a shitty situation and did his best
as to PTSD from seeing the dog euthanized… i used to help my mum and dad chop the heads of chickens and ducks as a kid., as a kid before we became scared of guns, i shot kangaroos for meat for dogs etc. i think anyone who eats meat, or has a pet should do it a few times at least.
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 than 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.
No one said anything about moving the animal across town. Do you think that euthanasia requires some special equipment that’s somehow not portable? If this happened in some rural outback town without a local vet I would understand your point.
But regardless, I’d think a police officer would know where to aim to kill an animal at presumably close range, and not miss two times.
Yeah, that’s called a hypothetical situation. Do you think that police officer considered the possibility that children could be present at the time they took the first shot? Because I don’t.
I’m really sorry but I just don’t really give the police the benefit of the doubt anymore.
While I accept the point about portability, I’ve just never seen or heard of vets performing these sort of tasks in the street, the time spent suffering is still an issue while you track down a vet willing to do it, and wait for them to travel regardless.
Yes, this was apparent by your first comment assuming literally the worst of the police intentions and their involvement in subsequent comments. The way you phrase the impact also wasn’t as a “hypothetical”. Either way we’ve probably fleshed out this particular online conversation sufficiently. Have good one.
indeed, listening to a podcast a couple years ago with the ABC talking to someone from the RSPCA about what do with something like this their advice?, bludgeon it to death.
personally i think the cop was in a shitty situation and did his best
as to PTSD from seeing the dog euthanized… i used to help my mum and dad chop the heads of chickens and ducks as a kid., as a kid before we became scared of guns, i shot kangaroos for meat for dogs etc. i think anyone who eats meat, or has a pet should do it a few times at least.