World 15 rescue dogs, including 10 puppies, killed by council in Australia over COVID-19 concerns August 23, 2021Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAYComments Off on 15 rescue dogs, including 10 puppies, killed by council in Australia over COVID-19 concerns The Bourke Shire Council was concerned about people entering their community due to a COVID-19 lockdown, so they had the dogs shot and killed.