Of Dogs and Men Film

DOJ estimates that 10,000 dogs per year are shot by U.S. law enforcement. The documentary examines this alarming trend.

[Rob Raffety @RobRaffety]

In sum, I recommend checking out @OfDogsAndMenDOC. It’s a gripping yet fair exploration of a thorny first-world problem. Hopefully the film leads to greater awareness of the issue and a reduction in police shootings that involve dogs.

8/8 FIN

[Rob Raffety @RobRaffety]

As for that call from ADT yesterday - turns out it was a false alarm. A minor inconvenience, really. But I’m glad I didn’t ask ADT to send the police because it would have been a waste of their time. Also they (correctly IMO) issue small fines for responding to false alarms.

7/8

[Rob Raffety @RobRaffety]

Some of the footage from @OfDogsAndMenDOC is just gutwrentching. Graphic clips of cops rolling up to homes and flat out capping mutts for no discernible reason. Seemingly routine situations turned unnecessarily tragic.

6/8

[Rob Raffety @RobRaffety]

Mainly, I was worried that my dog, Conan, might be sorta jerky if the cops showed up and I wasn’t around to control him. He’s never outright bitten or attacked anyone, but like many dogs he’s territorial and often barks at strangers when aggravated.

5/8

[Rob Raffety @RobRaffety]

This gave me pause. Even though I’ve had nothing but positive experiences w @ArlingtonVaPD over the years, I thought it would just be better if I just went home and checked on the alarm myself.

4/8

[Rob Raffety @RobRaffety]

...I remembered some of the rough cuts of @OfDogsAndMenDOC I’d seen over the years when it was in development, including some insanely egregious & graphic scenes of “puppycide” (police officers shooting dogs w little to no cause).

3/8

[Rob Raffety @RobRaffety]

Just the other day I received a sudden call at work from ADT. House alarm triggered. The rep asked if I wanted her to contact the @ArlingtonVaPD to investigate. I almost said “yes,” but then...

2/8

[Rob Raffety @RobRaffety]

Great screening of @OfDogsAndMenDOC at @CatoInstitute last night. I remember when the filmmakers were getting this project off the ground a few years back. Always a pleasure to see artists make it to the finish line. Congrats!

On a related note...

1/8

[Kat Murti @KatMurti]

Glad that @OfDogsAndMenDOC includes Colorado Senate footage of @UPS drivers testifying about how they deliver packages to homes with dogs every day and are able to do so without harming or killing the dogs. Why are police consistently held to a lower bar than civilians? #CatoCj

[Kat Murti @KatMurti]

The most eye-opening thing @OfDogsAndMenDOC creators learned while making the film: police officers can get written up for NOT shooting your dog when they come to your house #CatoCJ

[Of Dogs and Men Film @OfDogsAndMenDOC]

Join @CatoInstitute this Thursday, June 6 for a movie screening + Q&A discussion w/ @ofdogsandmen director Michael Ozias and producer Patrick Reasonover, moderated by Clark Neily, #CatoInstitute’s VP for #CriminalJustice. RSVP Here: https://t.co/WPMhm8ZOfW

[CatoEvents @CatoEvents]

FILM SCREENING: Police officers kill over 10,000 dogs in the U.S. every year—even though no police officer has ever been killed in the line of duty by a dog. @OfDogsAndMenDOC follows pet owners in pursuit of policy change in the legal system. https://t.co/nAmebGQXcD #CatoCJ

[Of Dogs and Men Film @OfDogsAndMenDOC]

Hey DC - Hope you can join us on Thursday!

[CatoEvents @CatoEvents]

FILM SCREENING: @OfDogsAndMenDOC provides firsthand accounts of families and individuals who have suffered the loss of a dog killed during a confrontation with law enforcement.” Join the conversation with #CatoCJ... https://t.co/nAmebGQXcD

[Of Dogs and Men Film @OfDogsAndMenDOC]

Of Dogs and Men will be screening in Aurora, CO. More information can be found below.

https://t.co/MizNBZdgrw

[Of Dogs and Men Film @OfDogsAndMenDOC]

@anamariecox Our documentary deals with animal rights regarding police shootings of dogs. It might interest you. https://t.co/xqIPYmUico

[Of Dogs and Men Film @OfDogsAndMenDOC]

@axlrose its disappointing that so many dogs are shot by police. We cover this issue in our film Of Dogs and Men. https://t.co/YXoKDSE3nO

[Of Dogs and Men Film @OfDogsAndMenDOC]

@sharonwrdl Sorry for the delay in responding. Yes! You should be able to watch via streaming. Let us know if you have issues!

[Of Dogs and Men Film @OfDogsAndMenDOC]

Check out this article from @aldf CEO, @StephenEWells https://t.co/JvnJWiiknl

[ALDF @ALDF]

A national epidemic is threatening family #dogs. https://t.co/FIEydpAX52

[Of Dogs and Men Film @OfDogsAndMenDOC]

You're the best @TheDogGuyJim https://t.co/pefewMMRFB

[Of Dogs and Men Film @OfDogsAndMenDOC]

@TheDogGuyJim thanks for sharing this!!!!