i got no problem shooting a dog if it's on my property screwing up my habitat. how about i make sure i put a good shot on the dog and kill it, rather than wounding it? that would make the job of being a vet. easier right? also, it is your job to get called in the middle of the night. you paid the money for the degree and knew, beforehand, that middle of the night calls are normal for a vet. get over it buddy...people shooting dogs, cats, running over animals, whatever it might be.... is what keeps a roof over your head.