The U.S. DoJ estimates that police officers kill approximately 10,000 pet dogs annually, which equates to roughly 25 to 30 dogs per day. Most law enforcement agencies do not maintain accurate records of animal killings, meaning the actual number is likely substantially higher
UPDATE—First exclusive interview with the woman whose family dog was shot & killed by the LAPD.
"He’s my baby," nurse Marie Marseille said through tears.
"It doesn’t make any sense to me. I can’t make sense of anything."
By — Gina Silva @ FOX 11 Los Angeles