On August 30, 2026, Cedartown police entered a Polk County farm without permission while searching for a missing 12-year-old girl, who was later found safe. Officer Trenton Garner tased and shot one-year-old HeeHaw after claiming it charged, but footage shows the friendly pet approaching calmly before turning away. Owner Hannah Israel calls the act unjustified and has filed a federal lawsuit alleging rights violations; Garner is on leave as investigations continue and community support pours in via GoFundMe.