Letter of the week: What do the professionals say about decision to shoot Hartlepool dog?

Regarding the article, 80% of readers say police were wrong to shoot dog tied to tree (Mail, January 23), yet again the police are being seen as the bad boys.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Feb 2018, 18:26 BST
Updated 3rd Feb 2018, 18:56 BST
The aged dog left tied to a tie in Hartlepool last month.The aged dog left tied to a tie in Hartlepool last month.
The aged dog left tied to a tie in Hartlepool last month.

Consultation was made apparently with a number of veterinary professionals, the RSPCA and a re-homing charity.

It would be nice to hear from any of these professionals to verify the police’s decision to shoot the dog.

K Stafford,West View Road,Hartlepool.

Also read: Readers say police were wrong to shoot dog tied to tree

Last week's Letter of the week: Praise for a Hartlepool hero

Related topics:HartlepoolRSPCA