WeRateDogs, a beloved social media account, paused its usual wholesome content this week to share the story of a dog who was allegedly fatally shot by immigration officials.
The account, which has 4.9 million Instagram followers and 1.5 million Facebook followers, shared an article from KFOX14 about a Texas family who claim their dog, Chop, was shot by Customs and Border Patrol agents as they searched their home on September 9. The account typically rates photos of dogs and shares other light-hearted content, such as fundraisers for sick pets.
