She went on vacation, leaving her dog chained in the garden, under the sun, where it remained for two days without treatment, eventually dying of starvation. The incident, discovered in the Naples area, sparked widespread outrage. Francesco Emilio Borrelli, MP for the Green Left Alliance, recounted the incident: "Late yesterday afternoon, following a tip from animal rights activist Enrico Rizzi , I went to Giugliano in Campania to investigate a truly shameful story. A woman left two dogs exposed to the elements; one of them, tethered with a very short chain, died after two days of suffering under the scorching sun."
Municipal police officers and OIPA intervened, managing to save only one of the two dogs at the last minute. "What happened," the deputy commented, "is inhumanely cruel. The poor animal had tried every means to free himself, even injuring himself, but unfortunately he was unable to, meeting a truly undignified end. I hope those responsible for this torture don't get away with it. I appeal to all citizens: report any dangerous situation, let's protect our four-legged friends. Let's not turn away."
"Heat stroke in dogs ," explains Nando Cirella of OIPA's animal protection officers, " is a serious veterinary emergency that occurs when the animal's body temperature rises excessively due to heat and the inability to dissipate heat. It's crucial to recognize the symptoms and intervene promptly to avoid serious, potentially fatal consequences . For this reason, it's the responsibility of all pet owners to not leave their animals exposed to the sun, and especially not tethered. Dogs must have cool places and plenty of water."
(Unioneonline/vf)