Elections always are unpredictable, but one of the most unusual topics to ever surface in a presidential campaign has been the subject of much discussion since former President Donald Trump brought it up during last week’s debate with Vice President Kamala Harris.

Trump said immigrants are eating the dogs and cats of people who live in Springfield, Ohio. City officials in Springfield say there is no evidence of such activity.

“There have been no credible reports or specific claims of pets being harmed, injured or abused by individuals within the immigrant community,” Springfield police said in a statement to NBC News.

Although the claims are unfounded, the topic has made it a challenging week for pets and their owners. Perhaps this week’s Sharp Notes Monday selection, “Pet Sounds” can bring us back to reality – and to the issues that matter most in the race to the White House.

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