Minneapolis—In a shocking escalation of anti-federal activity, radicals targeting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have now set their sights on those who can’t even speak for themselves: federal law enforcement dogs. Federal authorities report that at a Minneapolis kennel, a K-9 officer named Dina had “ICE OUT” scrawled on her feed chart by an unidentified employee—a disturbing symbol of how far some activists are willing to go in their campaign against law enforcement.
The incident comes amid ongoing unrest following the January 7 fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, which has already fueled violent protests and anti-government sentiment in the Twin Cities. DHS officials took to social media to warn the public about this alarming development, emphasizing that Dina is not just a pet—she is a trained federal agent, tasked with protecting officers and the public alike.
“THEY’RE EVEN GOING AFTER THE DOGS!” a DHS post read. “In Minneapolis, anti-ICE agitators are targeting our @CBP K-9s, including K-9 Dina. At the kennel where K-9 Dina was staying, it was discovered that an employee had written ‘ICE OUT’ on her feed chart.”
The act has sparked outrage nationwide, with conservatives blasting what they see as an unprecedented attack on federal personnel and their partners. “An employee of a kennel where a DHS canine was being cared for left an anti-ICE message on its feed chart,” investigative journalist Andy Ngo commented. “This is not a harmless prank—it’s a direct threat to federal agents and their K-9 partners.”
Social media erupted with concerned citizens demanding accountability. One user asked urgently, “Can you give us an update on K-9 Dina? Has she been removed from this kennel? Are K-9s now staying with their handlers?” Another posted, “Starving or poisoning dogs is a great way to lose any goodwill you think you had in a movement. The left has always hated dogs—so this doesn’t surprise me.”
The situation has prompted Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to place the National Guard on standby for potential assistance, while federal officials reportedly have preparations in place for 1,500 troops if the situation escalates and President Trump invokes the Insurrection Act to protect federal agents.
Conservatives have been particularly vocal about the symbolic and practical danger posed by targeting K-9 officers. One post compared it to abusing a child: “It’s bad enough they’re messing with ICE officers. You f**k with a K-9 officer, you have no idea what kind of hell you’re going to unleash.” Another warned that attacks on law enforcement animals are a direct threat to public safety, noting that these dogs are highly trained, law-enforcing partners, not mere pets.
Meanwhile, liberal observers appear largely unmoved. Some dismissed the outrage as overblown, criticizing those calling for immediate action as “crybabies” looking for attention. But for conservatives, this incident is yet another sign of the growing lawlessness and hostility toward federal authority in parts of the country—a dangerous trend that cannot be ignored.
As federal authorities continue to investigate, one thing is clear: when extremists start targeting law enforcement K-9s, the situation has left the realm of protest and entered outright assault on the guardians of law and order. Dina, and others like her, deserve protection—and so does every American citizen relying on the rule of law.
