A police arson-detection dog was seriously injured after attempting to escape a police facility where it had been confined for six months in unsuitable conditions, TimesLIVE reports. The dog reportedly suffered from severe kennel anxiety due to the prolonged confinement. The incident has raised concerns about the treatment and welfare of working police animals kept in such facilities.
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