21/03/2024
On reports of a dog named Killua having been beaten to death in Camarines Sur:
PAWS is as outraged as all the netizens who have tagged us on social media and assures the public that we are working on this and that we will file a case.
PAWS STATEMENT ON KILLUA
We condemn the brutal killing of this dog.
The animal offender claims that this was an act of self-defense but video evidence shows that Killua, the dog, was being chased by him and none of the elements of self-defense were present.
Further, there are humane ways of animal control. The City Veterinarian’s Office can be called in for this task. Clearly, there was no reason for Killua to be killed in this manner as he was not harming any one.
PAWS is an organization which has worked for 70 years speaking up for animals and promoting their kind and humane treatment. We are extremely upset and dismayed that this crime has happened and the organization would like to emphasize once more the importance of filing criminal cases.
Because the pet owner and witnesses have submitted affidavits, PAWS will be able to file charges of violation of the Animal Welfare Act and ensure that the person responsible for this crime will be held accountable.
We call on witnesses of other crimes against animals that have been posted on social media to step forward and cooperate with law enforcement agents and seek help, if needed, for the filing of the cases.
Tagging on social media will not result in punishment unless a criminal complaint is filed in Court.
The law is there and we all have a collective duty to protect animals by doing our part, especially witnesses and those with personal knowledge —by making sure that these cases are filed.
We can end the impunity of animal offenders by filing these cases and we cannot afford to delay nor remain silent.
The time to act is now because the animals depend on us.
Let us not let the animals down.
