$77,500 settlement in dog death NC [Jackson Sun News]  A family whose beloved dog was shot and killed by police during a traffic stop received  a $77,500 lump sum and police officials admit no guilt as part of the settlement.

What I want to know is: how did authorities ever agree to a $77,500 settlement sum? One can only imagine what costs were considered: emotional, physical and mental. But still, why $77,500... rather than $50,000 or $60,000, or even $100,000. 

Related: Pets may get snuffed but according to Pet Whispers, pets may come back to visit in ethereal form... because 'death does never love part.'

Airline pays $500 damages in accidental death of pets in cargo flight 

After pet dog dies, billionaire spends $5million attempting to clone her... So far, no luck [Japan Today] John Sperling, billionaire, divide America into Metro and Retro... [Washington Post]

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