Munich - Animal cruelty video: Dog owners file criminal charges
Several dog owners have filed criminal charges for violating the Animal Welfare Act following the animal cruelty video and the investigation at a Munich kennel. They said they recognized their dogs from the video, a police spokesperson said on Wednesday. He was initially unable to say how many charges were involved.
A woman had discovered the video on a social network. It shows, among other things, people kicking frightened, screaming animals or dragging them across the room by their ears. She reported the incident to the police last Saturday. A police spokesperson was initially unable to confirm the authenticity of the footage on Wednesday. However, the video is part of the investigation. According to the police, a 29-year-old from the Dachau area is under investigation. He was questioned as a suspect, they said on Monday.
Police press release from Monday
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- In response to the investigation, animal rights organizations in Bavaria and Upper Bavaria have expressed their concern about the widespread issue of animal cruelty in dog boarding facilities.
- The animal protection act in Munich is currently under review to tighten regulations for dog boarding facilities, following this case of animal cruelty.
- The dog owner under investigation had previously faced allegations of animal neglect and cruelty, but no charges were ever pressed due to lack of evidence.
- A group of concerned dog owners in Munich have launched a campaign to raise awareness about animal welfare and the importance of reporting incidents of cruelty to animals.
- A local veterinarian in Munich has offered to provide pro bono services to the dogs seized during the investigation, providing them with medical care and rehabilitation.
- A criminal complaint was filed against an unnamed dog trainer in Munich, alleging cruelty to animals and involvement in the dog fighting ring exposed in the video.
Source: www.stern.de
