no the DB owner didn’t pull the trigger, but the db owner did, let them breed, ignore leash laws, didn’t practice common courtesy. I’ve dispatched several feral cats in my time. Feral. Wild. Owners feed them but that it. It’s not my responsibility to make sure they stay out of my flower beds, off my cars, or keep them from harming the birds folks feed. Same thing with dogs. When I had cows, I caught one dog chasing them several times. The owners were given two chances. They didn’t get a third chance. They were shocked when the responding deputy sided with me. I take care of my pets and make sure they aren’t a nuisance, if you don’t, that’s on you.
ETA: before you all decide I should be burned at the stake, I’m as tender hearted as it gets where animals are concerned. But like anyone else, I have a limit