Tranquiliser couldn't have been used to save Grizz, says top vet - National - NZ Herald News
"Grizz, a 10-month-old bearded collie/German short-haired pointer cross, was shot dead by police at the direction of Auckland Airport staff after becoming spooked and escaping from his trainer about 4.30am."
"Aviation Security Service (Avsec) spokesman Mike Richards said Grizz escaped while he was being loaded into the back of the agency's dog unit wagon in the public area at Auckland Airport about 4.30am on Friday.
"He managed to get air side [into the] security area when a gate opened to let a truck through," Richards said."
We puppy walk for another dog organisation and the rule is you never let the dog off the lead unless it is for play or until you get inside at home.