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‘He should not be dead’: Family demands answers after beloved baby donkey shot, killed by police
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· September 1, 2026
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Key points The donkey's owner, Hannah Israel, said her farm is not the same without him. : A police officer shot and killed a 1-year-old pet donkey named HeeHaw.
From Cedartown, Ga.: A police officer shot and killed a 1-year-old pet donkey named HeeHaw. The donkey's owner, Hannah Israel, said her farm is not the same without him. She received a phone call from police at 12:45 a.m.
on Sunday, but did not hear the gunshots. The shooting occurred while officers were searching for a missing child on the property where HeeHaw was kept. According to Israel, police attempted to use a Taser on the donkey, but it was ineffective because he was running towards them.
Further details about the incident are available, including the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the family's reaction to the event. Israel and her family are seeking answers regarding the death of their beloved pet.
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Category: safety Published: September 1, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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