Killua, a golden retriever, was found lifeless in a sack, according to his owner. Courtesy: Vina Rachelle



Jeck Batallones

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1711349945754KILLUA.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Golden retriever Killua. <em>Photo courtesy of Vina Rachelle Azaras</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) said Monday that the slaughtered golden retriever Killua tested positive for rabies. </p><p>The Bureau of Animal Industry over the weekend conducted tests to determine Killua&#x27;s status, PAWS Director Anna Cabrera told ABS-CBN News.</p><p>Anthony Solares allegedly killed Killua on March 17 in Camarines Sur <a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/3/20/-justiceforkillua-tanod-na-pumaslang-sa-golden-retriever-nagpaliwanag-1830">because the dog had allegedly chased his child.</a></p><p>But surveillance footage shared by Killua&#x27;s owner, Vina Rachelle Arazas, showed Solares striking Killua as the dog attempted to flee. </p><p>The cruelty has sparked public outrage and calls for justice.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/regions/2024/3/19/public-outcry-prompts-investigation-into-pet-dog-s-death-in-camarines-sur-2210" id="isPasted">Public outcry prompts investigation into pet dog&#x27;s death in Camarines Sur</a> </div><div><strong id="isPasted">LEGAL ACTION</strong></div><p>Despite testing positive for rabies, PAWS said it would still push through with its legal action.</p><p>PAWS said it aims to file criminal charges against Solares for animal cruelty, citing his brutal treatment of Killua.</p><p>The group also plans to hold Solares accountable for violating the Anti-Rabies Act by allegedly engaging in the dog meat trade.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/3/21/-justiceforkillua-paws-to-file-charges-against-dog-killer-1332" id="isPasted">#JusticeForKillua: PAWS to file charges against alleged dog killer</a></div><p>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.</p><p>Cabrera, meanwhile, urged those who might have been bitten by Killua to seek rabies care immediately.</p><p>PAWS also advised anyone who might have consumed meat from the area where Killua was found to get post-exposure shots. </p><p>&quot;Dog meat traders are not only cruel people but pose a serious threat to public health,&quot; <span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none">Cabrera said.</span></p><div><span id="isPasted"><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></span></div><div><span><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LigyoCBxWeU?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong></span><br/></div>

<p>Despite Killua testing positive for rabies, PAWS said it would still push through with its legal action against the dog's killer.</p>

Despite Killua testing positive for rabies, PAWS said it would still push through with its legal action against the dog's killer.

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Slaughtered golden retriever Killua tests positive for rabies: PAWS

Slaughtered golden retriever Killua tests positive for rabies: PAWS

Jeck Batallones,

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Published Mar 25, 2024 03:15 PM PHT

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