Sincerely, I think they should never be allowed to approach an animal after they leave.

According to Hayden, Jackson is healing nicely despite his significant trauma.

View this news article regarding the incident:

Even though some news sources frequently refer to BB and pellet guns as “toys” or “fake,” these are actual weapons with serious potential for harm.

A crime should be treated as such when it is committed using a pellet or BB gun. It’s a real gun, and those who use it against innocent people ought to face appropriate legal consequences.

I sincerely hope Jackson recovers quickly and is able to play happily in his backyard once more.