Rescue dog shot at the airport

[Catherine]

If the reason for not using a tranquilizer dart is the risk that it might kill the animal remember the other alternative was shooting it...dead! I think when the choices are possible risk of harm vs. dead, take the risk. The animal at least has a chance. This was an escaped dog and it wasn't dangerous. Someone with some dog experience could have caught her. They were chasing Greta and of course she was scared and ran. The people who shot her were with Wildlife Control. They are not used to dogs, they are used to more dangerous, possibly rabid wild animals. They needed someone who understands dogs. This is not the first time an escaped dog has been shot at an airport. 

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news...d-10043455

This dog was actually a working dog and could easily have been caught if everyone had stayed calm.

This is one I have never heard of.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-...times.html



https://www.koreaboo.com/news/familys-pe...n-airport/


Airports have a tendency to react aggressively towards escaped animals. I think that needs to be reviewed and I think they need to review their baggage handling procedures. We all know luggage doesn't do well when you fly, but neither do animals. Look how many pets die on United Airlines flights and other airlines. 

Maybe there needs to be a complete review of airlines and airports and how they handle situations.