“They’re Even Going After The Dogs!”: DHS Post Sparks Outrage Over Alleged K-9 Targeting In Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has escalated its war of words with anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis, alleging that even federal K-9 units are now being “targeted.” On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the DHS shared a viral post featuring K-9 Dina, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) dog, claiming she was a victim of political harassment while staying at a local kennel.

The post included a photograph of Dina’s feed chart with the words “ICE OUT” scrawled across it. The department’s caption—“THEY’RE EVEN GOING AFTER THE DOGS!”—has since sparked a firestorm on social media, with thousands of users demanding the dismissal of the employee responsible.

1. The Incident: A “Political” Message at the Kennel

The DHS alleges that the targeting occurred at a private kennel where federal K-9s were being housed during the ongoing “Operation Metro Surge” in Minnesota.

• The “ICE OUT” Note: An unnamed employee allegedly used a marker to write the anti-ICE slogan on K-9 Dina’s feeding schedule.
• The Allegation: Federal officials characterized the act as part of a broader “harassment” campaign by anti-ICE agitators against any entity or individual associated with federal immigration enforcement.
• Online Backlash: Netizens reacted with fury, with some calling for the employee to be “blackballed” from working with animals. “That employee will never have another job as long as they live,” one viral comment read.

2. The Context: The Death of Renee Nicole Good

The tension in Minneapolis has been at a breaking point since January 7, 2026, following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three and U.S. citizen.

• The Shooting: Good was killed by federal agent Jonathan Ross on Portland Avenue. The Trump administration maintains the shooting was in self-defense, alleging Good “weaponized” her vehicle and struck Ross.
• The Dispute: Bystander videos and a recent New York Times analysis have fueled public doubt, suggesting the vehicle may have only clipped the agent or that he was moving out of the way as he fired.
• Escalating Protests: The city has seen daily marches, a lawsuit from the Minnesota Attorney General to halt federal deployments, and the storming of Cities Church by protesters last Sunday.

3. Leaders and Church Standoff

The protest movement has seen several prominent leaders emerge, particularly after demonstrators interrupted a service at Cities Church over rumors that a pastor there, David Easterwood, held a senior role within ICE.

• Protest Leaders: Monique Cullars Doty, Chauntyll Allen (St. Paul School Board member), and Satara Strong-Allen have been identified as organizers of the church demonstration.
• DOJ Warning: Attorney General Pam Bondi responded to the church incident by vowing to use the “full force of federal law” against those who intimidate religious institutions or law enforcement.

Minneapolis Crisis Timeline (Jan 2026)