Firing Squads Unclaimed dogs in Haines may face a firing squad, because the city's only veterinarian has moved away. Dr. Robert Vogelsang assisted in euthanizing unclaimed dogs during his two-year practice in the city. But Vogelsang left Haines in mid-April, and there's no one left who can administer the fatal drug. Before Vogelsang began helping out, the city euthanized dogs with a .22-caliber shot to the head. Borders says he expects the city will use that method again.
Borders says the city euthanizes about one dog per month.