The disposal of stray dogs has always been an unresolved issue in society.
Controversies arising from stray dogs are frequent, and there has never been a unified answer to the question of how to deal with stray dog bites.
Recently, there have been cases of stray dogs biting people. The authorities took action, but volunteers questioned whether the action was too cruel, which sparked public opinion and ultimately forced the authorities to respond.
Let's take a look at what exactly happened.
Stray dog stabbed with arrow
According to The Paper, residents of Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, reported that on July 2, a stray dog was found with an arrow stuck in its head in Xinchang County. After learning of the incident, dog-loving volunteers searched for the stray dog but to no avail. They were eventually informed that the dog had been dealt with.
That's why, as mentioned earlier, some people questioned whether the relevant departments' handling of the situation was too cruel.
As for whether the treatment was cruel, abusive, or inhumane, shouldn't that depend on the actual circumstances of the matter itself?
We can't just look at appearances and ignore the facts.
Official response
On July 9, the authorities gave a clear response to the controversy surrounding the handling of stray dogs, which was questioned as cruelty.
The Xinchang County Letters and Visits Bureau responded that on July 2, someone reported that a stray dog was chasing and biting teachers and students on campus, and that someone had been bitten by the stray dog. The Xinchang County Public Security Bureau then dispatched personnel to handle the incident, which led to the incident of the stray dog being stabbed with an arrow. The stray dog was indeed dealt with afterward, but the official apologized for not taking into account the feelings of the animal lovers in the handling of the incident.
Official response
In addition, Xinchang County clarified that the bows and arrows used were police equipment. The Xinchang County Public Security Bureau also stated that it accepts the criticism and will optimize and improve its work methods in the future.
This clarifies that the stray dog bit the person first, and was only dealt with after chasing and biting the person; it was not intentional, let alone a deliberate act of animal cruelty.
The comment section was flooded with comments.
The matter itself is not complicated; the situation is quite clear. It's just that some people have differing opinions on how to deal with stray dogs.
Let's look at some different opinions from netizens by selecting comments from the comment section.
One netizen commented, "Next time, just shoot a few more arrows."
If interpreted literally, this means that the official handling of the matter was deemed to be without fault.
One netizen commented, "What's the difference between this kind of shooting and animal abuse?"
If the interpretation is correct, this netizen believes that this treatment is animal abuse.
Some netizens also commented, "The comments section is terrifying."
I just don't know which type of comments netizens find terrifying.
Screenshot of comments
One netizen commented, "This is outrageous. Why wasn't it a charity worker who was targeted?"
This netizen's words were loaded with meaning and quite sharp.
One netizen said, "This is outrageous! Why wasn't the person who got bitten a kind-hearted person? Let's see how he handles this."
The hypothetical question raised by this netizen can probably only be answered by a "philanthropist".
Some netizens also raised their own questions, saying, "Evidence of chasing and biting someone needs to be provided together to be convincing!"
So here's the question: in this situation, when dealing with ordinary animals, would body cameras be used? And for something like this, would the authorities really lie?
Some netizens even said, "I don't want to come to Earth in my next life."
If I understand correctly, this should be about sympathizing with the plight of stray dogs.
Summarize
There has never been a standard conclusion on how to deal with stray dogs, but the premise is that they do not harm people. If they do harm people and are not dealt with, then wouldn't this society become one where dog rights outweigh human rights?
Why are there stray dogs? This is a question worth pondering. Abandonment, loss, and breeding are simply the main reasons for the large number of stray dogs. Without the first two key reasons, how could there be a third? Ultimately, where does the problem lie? I believe those who understand already have their own answers.
An official apology is appropriate if something is wrong, but if nothing is wrong, isn't this apology just ridiculous?
As for whether the authorities are right or wrong, justice will prevail.
What are your thoughts on this?
