Animal Cruelty: Man in Styria Had 15 Dogs Taken Away

The authorities became aware after several dogs had escaped from the Styrian. During an inspection of the property, officials from the Murtal district authority and police officers encountered shocking conditions in animal husbandry on Sunday. A husky puppy was so severely injured that it had to be euthanized.

Torturous Conditions for Dogs in Styria

The 46-year-old had several dogs escape, three of which have not yet been captured. During the inspection of the man's property on Sunday morning, the police found "catastrophic conditions." Among other things, a husky puppy with severe injuries was discovered in a doghouse.

Subsequently, an official veterinarian from the BH Murtal was called in. In the basement of the house, there were severe hygienic deficiencies, and the decomposed carcass of a young husky was found in a broken freezer. With the help of police dog handlers, the dogs were captured and handed over to the Murtal animal shelter.

Three Dogs Not Yet Captured

The three escaped dogs have not yet been captured and are presumably still in the vicinity of the village. The community has informed the public.

Criminal and administrative investigations are being conducted against the dog owner on suspicion of animal cruelty. He is accused of having kept around 20 dogs under torturous conditions over the past few months. The man will be reported to the public prosecutor's office in Leoben.

(APA/Red)

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