In a heartbreaking incident, Bruno, a seven-year-old bloodhound known for his commendable service in locating missing persons, was killed after consuming sausages embedded with nails that were callously thrown into his kennel in Taranto, Italy. The heroic canine had been recognized for his remarkable feats, including finding nine lost individuals during his career, and was once celebrated by Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, who condemned the "vile, cowardly, unacceptable" act through a post on social media.
Bruno's trainer, Arcangelo Caressa, expressed his devastation and indicated that he knows who is responsible for this atrocious act. He vowed to seek justice for the canine he fondly regarded as his "brother." In an emotional Facebook post, he reflected on the pain of losing a loyal partner who had dedicated his life to saving humans. "You fought your whole life to save humans, and now it was a human who did this to you," Caressa lamented.
The circumstances of Bruno's demise are believed to be connected to his past work in dismantling illegal dog-fighting operations. In light of this, law enforcement authorities, including the police and prosecutor's office, have initiated an investigation into the killing.
Caressa recently revealed that he had been subjected to threats leading up to Bruno's death, describing the incident as a calculated attack motivated by money and revenge. Italian legislative member and animal rights advocate, Michela Vittoria Brambilla, emphasized the need for justice in Bruno's case and urged authorities to apply a strengthened animal cruelty law aimed at ensuring those responsible face severe consequences.
Brambilla noted that the law could impose penalties of up to four years in prison and a substantial fine for acts of animal torture. "We owe it to this noble animal," she stated, highlighting the brutal nature of Bruno’s suffering caused by the cruel attack with nail-filled sausages, which ultimately led to a painful internal bleeding death. Investigations continue as the community mourns the loss of a true hero.
Bruno's trainer, Arcangelo Caressa, expressed his devastation and indicated that he knows who is responsible for this atrocious act. He vowed to seek justice for the canine he fondly regarded as his "brother." In an emotional Facebook post, he reflected on the pain of losing a loyal partner who had dedicated his life to saving humans. "You fought your whole life to save humans, and now it was a human who did this to you," Caressa lamented.
The circumstances of Bruno's demise are believed to be connected to his past work in dismantling illegal dog-fighting operations. In light of this, law enforcement authorities, including the police and prosecutor's office, have initiated an investigation into the killing.
Caressa recently revealed that he had been subjected to threats leading up to Bruno's death, describing the incident as a calculated attack motivated by money and revenge. Italian legislative member and animal rights advocate, Michela Vittoria Brambilla, emphasized the need for justice in Bruno's case and urged authorities to apply a strengthened animal cruelty law aimed at ensuring those responsible face severe consequences.
Brambilla noted that the law could impose penalties of up to four years in prison and a substantial fine for acts of animal torture. "We owe it to this noble animal," she stated, highlighting the brutal nature of Bruno’s suffering caused by the cruel attack with nail-filled sausages, which ultimately led to a painful internal bleeding death. Investigations continue as the community mourns the loss of a true hero.
