Sargento, the dog brutally mistreated in the south of Quito, has already been rescued

“For eating rabbits”, that was the excuse given by the owners of Sergeant, a dog that was mistreated and whose aggression was captured on video. After the video went viral on social networks, the Animal Welfare Unit (UBA) of the Municipality of Quito went with officials to the home located in Guamaní, south of Quito.

In the place they identified Sergeant, they immediately realized that it was an animal with signs of fear. It was not for less, in the video, a man picks up the dog and hits it against the floor, then hits its head and kicks it at the height of its stomach. At that moment Sergeant managed to run, however, the man took a broomstick and went after him. What happened next was no longer recorded.

In the place, the members of UBA recorded the procedure, the presence of cats, other dogs and chickens could be seen. A woman attended to the officials and explained that her nephew was the one who reprimanded the dog for having crushed the head of a rabbit.

The dog was rescued from the place, and transferred to the Center for Veterinary Care, Rescue and Temporary Shelter, in Calderón, north of the city. Veterinarians performed a physical and behavioral evaluation of the animal.

On social networks, various users and groups showed outrage at the case. He is not the first to be recorded on cameras. The authorities asked the public to report immediately when an animal is seen at risk so that the institutions in charge of the matter can act.

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Andrés Tufiño, UBA technical coordinator, reported that the technical report will be drawn up after the inspection and will be sent to proceed with the corresponding administrative procedure.

According to Article 3385, of Ordinance 037-2022, which deals with the Integral Management of Urban Fauna in the DMQ, establishes that: “If the existence of imminent or future damage or danger against one or more animals is verified , must proceed to the imposition of the precautionary measure that is pertinent for the specific case, to protect the animal or animals whose life or integrity could be affected.

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In addition, article 3390, numeral 28, maintains that they are very serious infractions: “intentionally causing damage or suffering to animals in any of its forms.” In this case, the offender will be penalized with ten unified basic remunerations, that is, $4,500. (YO)