On August 30, 2026, a heart-wrenching incident occurred that shook a community to its core. At Elsberry Riding and Farm, a place known for its…

Demand justice for HeeHaw's tragic death

A police officer, who remains unnamed, was placed on administrative leave for killing HeeHaw in his own pasture after trespassing Elsberry Riding and Farm, without the owner's consent.

“I for one look forward to seeing the great works of the HeeHaw Foundation.” (Elsberry Riding and Farm/ Facebook)

Justice for HeeHaw, a baby donkey shot by police

Tragedy in Rockmart: Beloved Pet Donkey Fatally Shot by Police on Private Farm The owners and community of Elsberry Riding & Farm in Rockmart, Georgia, are mourning the sudden and heartbreaking loss ...

The Georgia cop who killed baby donkey HeeHaw claimed he shot the donkey because the beloved animal was charging at him – as his heartbroken owner has shared a tragic clip from his final days. Trenton Garner fired one shot at the 1-year-old donkey after going into his pasture at the Elsberry…

Cedartown, Georgia — A Georgia police officer says he fatally shot a petting zoo donkey after the animal charged officers and a bloodhound team searching for a missing 12-year-old girl, according to an incident report obtained by Reason. Cedartown Police Officer Trenton Garner wrote that officers entered a pasture owned by Elsberry Riding and Farm on Aug. 30 because the K-9 team was following a trail during the search. Garner said horses initially ran away from the officers before a donkey named HeeHaw began charging toward the group. A K-9 handler reportedly attempted to deter the animal by activating a Taser without firing it, but Garner said the donkey continued approaching. Garner then drew his department-issued Glock 17 and fired one shot, striking the donkey. He wrote that the shooting was necessary to prevent injury to another officer and the K-9 team. HeeHaw’s owner, Hannah Israel, disputes the characterization of the animal as aggressive. She told police the donkey had been bottle-fed since infancy and “would never act aggressive towards anyone.” Israel later wrote on Facebook that HeeHaw regularly participated in petting zoos and was reacting to strangers entering his pasture. The missing girl was later found farther along the route the bloodhounds had been tracking. Cedartown Police Chief Jamie Newsome placed Garner on leave, and the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s law enforcement division is investigating. Police declined to release additional footage, citing the ongoing investigation. Sources * Reason – MBFC Rating The post Officer Fatally Shoots Petting Zoo Donkey During Search for Missing Girl appeared first on News Facts Network.

Cedartown, Georgia — A Georgia police officer says he fatally shot a petting zoo donkey after the animal charged officers and a bloodhound team searching for a missing 12-year-old girl, according to an incident report obtained by Reason. Cedartown Police Officer Trenton Garner wrote that officers entered a pasture owned by Elsberry Riding and Farm on Aug. 30 because the K-9 team was following a trail during the search. Garner said horses initially ran away from the officers before a donkey named HeeHaw began charging toward the group. A K-9 handler reportedly attempted to deter the animal by activating a Taser without firing it, but Garner said the donkey continued approaching. Garner then drew his department-issued Glock 17 and fired one shot, striking the donkey. He wrote that the shooting was necessary to prevent injury to another officer and the K-9 team. HeeHaw’s owner, Hannah Israel, disputes the characterization of the animal as aggressive. She told police the donkey had been bottle-fed since infancy and “would never act aggressive towards anyone.” Israel later wrote on Facebook that HeeHaw regularly participated in petting zoos and was reacting to strangers entering his pasture. The missing girl was later found farther along the route the bloodhounds had been tracking. Cedartown Police Chief Jamie Newsome placed Garner on leave, and the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s law enforcement division is investigating. Police declined to release additional footage, citing the ongoing investigation. Sources * Reason – MBFC Rating The post Officer Fatally Shoots Petting Zoo Donkey During Search for Missing Girl appeared first on News Facts Network.

A police officer, who remains unnamed, was placed on administrative leave for killing HeeHaw in his own pasture after trespassing Elsberry Riding and Farm, without the owner's consent.