Published Aug 31, 2026, 9:09 AM ET · Updated 2 months ago · 2 sources

Georgia police officer put on leave after family’s pet donkey killed during search

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Georgia police officer put on leave after family’s pet donkey killed during search

A police officer in the US state of Georgia was placed on leave after a family’s pet baby donkey was shot and killed during an early-morning search on their property. The animal’s owner, Hannah Israel, said officers were at her pasture without notification or permission at about 12.45am on Sunday, reportedly looking for a missing person when they encountered the small male donkey named HeeHaw. Enter your email to keep reading - for free. It takes just 30 seconds We’re committed to keeping our qu