It reminded me of that movie, In Pursuit of Honor. It was based on actual events where the 1934 army was getting rid of it's calvary and four or five soldiers were ordered to shoot the remaining 400 horses, but, they were known for insubordination, and, went on a freedom mission to release the horses. I never actually saw the film, though, but, always wanted to. I remember thinking, though, good for them. They would have to discharge me from the military before I went through with shooting 400 healthy animals. It's more humane than drowning, but, along the same lines. Reading about this reminded me of it. I had a bad dream about dogs being drowned last night, I didn't sleep well. I can't even imagine.