US News Dog survived Afghanistan and Oprah but did not survive Arizona Animal Shelter

[The Helper]

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.

Sgt. Terry Young, the owner of the dog, told The Arizona Republic,

I just can't believe that something like this would happen to such a good dog.

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[chanta45]

HURP.DERP.

Poor critter, hope that employee facepalms into a bed of nails.

 

[seph ir oth]

I can't woof down this story.

This animal shelter is barking up the wrong tree.

It's a doggone shame!

 

[FireCat]

Absolutely horrible! and truly a sad story. Seriously, How can someone mistakenly put the dog down?
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