Airport security dog shot by police in New Zealand

[Catherine]

Quote:I have one word for that but it's not one I can say here.

I am pretty sure it is on the censorship list.

They shot one of their own security dogs. That makes it so much worse. They knew the dog was not dangerous. He just got scared and lost and confused. Usually working dogs are given more respect. In this case they gave in to financial pressure. The dog was costing them money. They were clearly unprepared to deal with an animal emergency. Since it was one of their own dogs it is hard to see it as a dangerous emergency. All they had to do was corner him or block things off so he couldn't get away again. They don't sound very competent.

I don't think they can justify their actions. They shot their own security dog. Maybe the dogs should go on strike. It is too bad they don't have a dog "union" or at least a person appointed to look out for the dog's interests.