Hero dog who survived Afghan war mistakenly put down

Target the dog lived through explosions in war-torn Afghanistan, saved the lives of U.S. soldiers and was featured on Oprah - but she couldn't survive a brief stay at an Arizona animal shelter.

An employee at the Pinal County facility was today on administrative leave after euthanizing the shepherd mix by mistake.

'When it comes to euthanizing an animal, there are some clear-cut procedures to follow,' said Ruth Stalter, director of the Animal Care And Control centre.
'Based on my preliminary investigation, our employee did not follow those procedures.'

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Kateyes said:

OMG!!!! A dog who gave so much of himself was put to death because of someone's carelessness!!!!! Why was this dog in this shelter in the first place? I am sure there are many animal lovers who would have given him a good home. I am beyond words. May Target rest in peace.

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drip~drop said:

What a beautiful dog..:cry: To go through so much, then enter a loving home, just to be put down by an (unusual person) employee that apparently doesn't know the rules. Really has me beyond Pi$$3D

That poor family.


Have fun at The Bridge Target, play , run, eat and be happy. One day, your family will come for you, one by one.

Kateeyes, I lost my baby last year too. I miss him so much. :cry:

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