Owner of pit bull shot by Austin police officer says dog was chained
In this news article, the owner stated that their dog was chained up outside their house. They had called the police to report a burglary but apparently Austin police did not show up at their house until 3 hours later. This still doesn’t change the fact that their dog was chained up outside their house. This is perfectly legally and is actually following the law as in the state of Texas all animals must either be secured (by a fence) or be chained up while outside of your home.
So, regardless of this woman following the law a police officer came onto her property and then shot her dog fatally. He claims he felt he was in danger. How can you be in danger of a dog who is chained up? How can you possibly be in danger unless you approach the dog all the way up to where they are chained?
This is just another case of animal cruelty (by an officer of the law!) that isn’t publicized.
Animal rights, also known as animal liberation, is the idea that the most basic interests of non-human animals should be afforded the same consideration as the similar interests of human beings. Advocates approach the issue from different philosophical positions, ranging from the protectionist side of the movement, presented by philosopher Peter Singer—with a utilitarian focus on suffering and consequences, rather than on the concept of rights—to the abolitionist side, represented by law professor Gary Francione, who argues that animals need only one right: the right not to be property. Despite the different approaches, advocates broadly agree that animals should be viewed as non-human persons and members of the moral community, and should not be used as food, clothing, research subjects, or entertainment...WIKI
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