The Civil Guard of Villablino (León) has identified the owner of a mastiff dog, about seven months old, who was buried alive in a landfill in the Babia region of Leon at the end of March.
As a consequence of this fact, the patrol of the Nature Protection Service (SEPRONA) of the Villablino Civil Guard began a series of efforts to clarify what happened after finding the animal buried in the clean point of the town of Piedrafita de Babia , in the municipality of Cabrillanes (León).
In addition, the dog had a strong blow to the head with the intention of causing her death.
As a result of the inquiries carried out by the agents, an investigation has been opened into the owner of the animal, a farmer in the area, as the alleged perpetrator of two crimes of abandonment and mistreatment of domestic animals.
The mastina has been able to survive after being treated and cared for at a Villablino veterinary clinic, and is in good health. The proceedings initiated were forwarded to the Investigating Court number 1 of Villablino.
The Civil Guard recalls that article 337 bis of the Penal Code punishes anyone who abandons an animal in conditions that could endanger its life or physical integrity with a fine of 1 to 6 months.
The same article establishes that those who cruelly and unjustifiably mistreat domestic animals, causing their death or causing injuries that cause serious physical impairment, will be punished with a prison sentence of three months to one year and special disqualification from one to three months. years for the exercise of a profession, trade or trade that is related to animals.
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