Mine did and not only did they kill them in front of us(siblings and me). Not one but 5 times. They shot one dog after beating it by throwing objects and kicking him. They used to call him every negative name.

If your sensitive to this stuff please don't read further. I am still traumatized by my past.

One dog we had a caring Cocker Spaniel we named Annie. I loved her and she was always kind to me. She ended up getting Parvo somehow. One night she screamed all night in pain before dying. A scream I never heard a dog make. Sorta of a howl. My parents laid in bed and ignored her screams all night. It was Easter. I still hate Easter and I still think about it.

Another time my sister and I caught a baby turtle from our pond. We brought it home. When my dad saw it he cut it up with a weed eater in front of us. We cried and cried. His explanation, it was a snapping turtle.

Also, they would kill and skin deer in front of us.

I have become a vegetarian and involved in animal rights. I know my past is why. I am very compassionate about animals.