Save Our Dogs! Require Education and Training in Animal Control for Texas Law Enforcement Officers

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We, the undersigned, believe in preserving the lives of animals in the State of Texas. After many recent incidents of domesticated animals being shot to death in Texas, it is clear that a precise policy for the handling of all animals, regardless of breed or sex, needs to be implemented in our state. We believe that such a policy should end with the killing of a domesticated animal, not begin with it. Profiling an animal by its breed is no different than profiling a person for his or her race. Subsequently, such a policy should be developed that educates law enforcement on breeds that are stereotypically considered dangerous. This will help to ensure that the action of any officer in the State of Texas exerts only the minimal amount of force necessary to take control of the animal in the situation.Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 829, outlines the requirements for educating and training Animal Control Officers. Since it is possible that a situation may arise in which animal control cannot be contacted in a timely manner, we the undersigned petition that the Texas Legislature require the development and implementation of such a program for all Law Enforcement Officers in the State of Texas. The development and implementation of such a policy would not only guarantee that innocent animals are not being treated in a cruel manner as outlined in Texas Penal Code Section 42.092, but would also eliminate the undue pain and suffering forced upon the owner of the animal. I certify, by signature below, that I am a citizen of the State of Texas, with voting privileges, who agrees with the above statements.

284 Signatures

  • Philip Redmon
  • Kristy Redmon
  • erica garcia
  • Adam Chesler
  • Shelly Swift Roeder
    • Comments
    • My pets are my family and they deserve to be treated fairly.
  • Amy Hoffman
    • Comments
    • Keep our dogs safe. Miss you Sailor. RIP Champ.
  • Blair Krebs
  • Jamie Schneider
  • Leslie Fair
    • Comments
    • Please educate these heartless people
  • Brandi Barrow
  • Ke Liu
    • Comments
    • They are loyal, lovable. They are LIVES!
  • Krystal Ling
    • Comments
    • Please don't judge animal on what their breed is,Judge the owner who neglected it!
  • Cassie Wright
  • Matthew Fort
  • Ryan Moon
  • Jill Fredo
  • Patrick LeNeave
  • Jennifer Leahy
  • Jennifer Anderson
  • Lindsey Penrod
    • Comments
    • This is an ABSOLUTE outrage, completely avoidable!!!
  • Rebecca Hollis
  • Megan G.
  • Katie McNeil
  • Jarred Hawkins
  • Nick Campagna
    • Comments
    • pit bulls can be the sweetest dogs!!!
  • Holly Sadoski
    • Comments
    • I have a pit bull and I love her to death!!!
  • johnnie miles
  • Lisa M Wright
  • Mark Wilson
    • Comments
    • Facts do not support that officer or public were in imminent danger; officer had no right to use deadly force.
  • L Jones
  • Kathy Bright
    • Comments
    • Please stop killing our pets!!!
  • Denise Lange
  • Lindsay Larson
  • Tye Turner
  • Mason Hoff "Doja's Dad"
    • Comments
    • love to the man champ!
  • Alena DeGuire
  • Dawn Reed
  • cynthia mooney
  • Daniel Ochoa
  • Deanna Brittain
  • Edith Reed
  • Lisa Babbs
  • Cynthia Rho
  • Lindsey Heron
  • will heron
  • Larry Balle
  • Sandy Palacios
  • audrey vertucci
  • Candace Usner
  • Michael Usner