PD Zara: The Silence That Speaks Volumes?

Calls for transparency grow after Police Scotland refuses to release records of young service dog’s death.

When the story of PD Zara’s death broke, it sparked national outrage. A young German Shepherd, just two and a half years old, was euthanised following a car accident that left her with a broken pelvis. The public, police supporters, and animal welfare advocates alike were united in disbelief. The decision to put down a service dog with a strong chance o…