The event caused a wave of outrage, including comments from animal rights activists and government officials. The dog was found in feed bags in a trash can. The animal was miraculously saved, but is in serious condition.
An outrageous incident in Paphos
A 30-year-old resident stuffed his dog into three bags and threw it into a rubbish bin. He was detained by police but later released without charge. The investigation is ongoing.
How the dog was discovered
On January 17, a resident of Peyia, who is a member of an animal protection organization, was returning home. Suddenly, she heard a dog barking from a nearby trash can. It soon became clear that there was a dog in the tank, which was sealed in three bags of mixed feed so that it could not get out. Because the animal was relatively large, the attacker needed to bend its head unnaturally to force it inside. The woman who discovered the dog immediately called her organization Simba Animal Aid.
Condition of the animal
The dog was taken to a veterinary clinic. The dog is 10 years old. From the shock he experienced, he suffered a stroke. The animal is undergoing treatment, but veterinarians assess its condition as serious.
Reaction from authorities and animal rights activists
The tragedy was reported to the police, local authorities and Environment Commissioner Antonia Theodosiou. The incident was also commented on by the Minister of Agriculture, Maria Panayiotou, who expressed regret and called on the public to report any cases of cruelty to animals. Commissioner Antonia Theodosiou urged people to treat dogs “like children” and asked police to investigate the tragic incident as soon as possible.
Detention and investigation
A microchip was found on the dog, with the help of which the police quickly identified the owner. A 30-year-old man was detained on the evening of January 17. However, on the morning of January 20, it became known that the suspect was released without charges. Police said the investigation is ongoing.
The text was prepared based on materials from Cyprus Mail, Pafospress and Cyprus Times.
