Reported 9 months ago
The New Taipei City Animal Protection Office fined a man 15,000 yuan for beating a stray dog with an iron bar in Shulin District, after receiving a report from concerned citizens. The man was caught on camera attacking the dog for over 10 minutes, prompting passersby to intervene and report the incident. The injured dog was taken by a compassionate individual to an animal hospital for treatment, where it was found to have suffered cuts and bruises but no serious injuries. The man was penalized for violating animal protection laws and the office reminds the public not to harm or abuse animals, with penalties of up to 75,000 yuan for intentional harm.
Source: YAHOO