Dallas Animal Services (DAS) is in the public eye following viral photographs that emerged on social media, showcasing the handling of two dogs by recent adopters in their parking lot. In response to a whirl of online concern and potential outcry, the Dallas Police Department’s Animal Cruelty Unit promptly investigated the incident. Their findings concluded that there were “no signs of animal cruelty,” according to a statement from the Dallas Animal Services. The agency didn’t stop there, extending their vigilance by contacting the local police department in the area where the animals were subsequently taken, urging a welfare check on the canines.
Amidst social media’s instantaneous judgments, often served without due process, the local authorities echoed the initial findings. Circled by voices raised in concern, the police department reported back, affirming that there was “no evidence to support any criminal activity related to animal cruelty,” as per Dallas Animal Services’ statement. This sequence of determined inquiries seeks to assure a concerned public that steps are taken seriously when the well-being of adopted pets is in question…