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Slaughtered golden retriever Killua tests positive for rabies: PAWS
Slaughtered golden retriever Killua tests positive for rabies: PAWS
Golden retriever Killua. Photo courtesy of Vina Rachelle Azaras
Golden retriever Killua. Photo courtesy of Vina Rachelle AzarasMANILA — The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) said Monday that the slaughtered golden retriever Killua tested positive for rabies.
MANILA — The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) said Monday that the slaughtered golden retriever Killua tested positive for rabies.
The Bureau of Animal Industry over the weekend conducted tests to determine Killua's status, PAWS Director Anna Cabrera told ABS-CBN News.
The Bureau of Animal Industry over the weekend conducted tests to determine Killua's status, PAWS Director Anna Cabrera told ABS-CBN News.
Anthony Solares allegedly killed Killua on March 17 in Camarines Sur because the dog had allegedly chased his child.
Anthony Solares allegedly killed Killua on March 17 in Camarines Sur because the dog had allegedly chased his child.
But surveillance footage shared by Killua's owner, Vina Rachelle Arazas, showed Solares striking Killua as the dog attempted to flee.
But surveillance footage shared by Killua's owner, Vina Rachelle Arazas, showed Solares striking Killua as the dog attempted to flee.
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The cruelty has sparked public outrage and calls for justice.
The cruelty has sparked public outrage and calls for justice.
LEGAL ACTION
Despite testing positive for rabies, PAWS said it would still push through with its legal action.
Despite testing positive for rabies, PAWS said it would still push through with its legal action.
PAWS said it aims to file criminal charges against Solares for animal cruelty, citing his brutal treatment of Killua.
PAWS said it aims to file criminal charges against Solares for animal cruelty, citing his brutal treatment of Killua.
The group also plans to hold Solares accountable for violating the Anti-Rabies Act by allegedly engaging in the dog meat trade.
The group also plans to hold Solares accountable for violating the Anti-Rabies Act by allegedly engaging in the dog meat trade.
After fatally injuring Killua, Solares allegedly delivered the dog to a known slaughterhouse, which raised alarm about public health risks associated with consuming dog meat.
After fatally injuring Killua, Solares allegedly delivered the dog to a known slaughterhouse, which raised alarm about public health risks associated with consuming dog meat.
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Cabrera, meanwhile, urged those who might have been bitten by Killua to seek rabies care immediately.
Cabrera, meanwhile, urged those who might have been bitten by Killua to seek rabies care immediately.
PAWS also advised anyone who might have consumed meat from the area where Killua was found to get post-exposure shots.
PAWS also advised anyone who might have consumed meat from the area where Killua was found to get post-exposure shots.
"Dog meat traders are not only cruel people but pose a serious threat to public health," Cabrera said.
"Dog meat traders are not only cruel people but pose a serious threat to public health," Cabrera said.
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