I have never written to a newspaper before but after reading what happened to Bruce, I had to voice my opinion.

It is beyond belief what happened to this dog. He was doing his job and what he was trained to do. Why should he have to be put to death for this?

If one of the officers involved in breaking up these kids had hurt one of them, would they have been put to death? Why is this beloved dog any different?

My heart goes out to all those who loved Bruce. This is an outrageous act by people who have no regard for life.

I am truly sorry for your loss and I have posted this on my pet web community which has more than 500 members.

What justification was there in ending the life of one of their own?

-Deborah Schindler, Lindbergh Avenue, Broomall, Pennsylvania