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Cops Leave Family A Note Explaining Why They Shot Their Dog

Cops have dangerous jobs that are meant to protect those who are in need. But there’s something about the mentality of the job that makes everyone look like an assailant, and sometimes the innocent are injured.

An Oklahoma family returned home after church to find a bloody sight on their front porch. Their dog, Bruno, had been shot by the police when they were investigating a crime, and had left the dog to bleed out.


Thankfully, Bruno was still alive when they got back home, and the police had even left a note behind, detailing what happened.

Bruno was shot in the shoulder, and without the funds to pay for his surgery, it seemed like he was going to have his leg removed. But thanks to the outpouring of donations from aGoFundMe page, Bruno was able to have a successful surgery that saved his leg.

What’s even more surprising is that the family isn’t releasing the name of the officer that shot their dog. The reason? They don’t want someone else seeking justice against a man who was just doing his job.

Image Credit: Angie Kaemmerling Laymon

Many people would argue against that, stating that there’s never a reason to shoot an innocent dog, but no one’s going to force her to change her mind.

Image Credit: Angie Kaemmerling Laymon


Here’s to wishing Bruno a speedy and safe recovery from his ordeal, and the family hopes that the local police department has learned from this as well and that their officers will take better precautions in the future.

Image Credit: Angie Kaemmerling Laymon

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