A woman who presented herself as a lawyer was arrested on Monday (21), in the western region of Rio de Janeiro, after it was In the video, it caught a dog with a broom on the balcony of the building In the barrel neighborhood.
Sometimes, a child, the daughter of the accused, appears at the scene of the accident, witnessing the aggression. Passette dog, which is called Beilene, is eight months old.
The video was sent to volunteers to the project in the claws of the law, who moved to the scene. In the title, witnesses confirmed the facts.
The case was registered at the 32nd police station (Takara). Based on the materials provided and collected data, police officers arrested his wife for the crime of abuse against pets.
In an interview with CNNIsabella Fonseca delegate indicated that the crime of abuse of animals is not implemented.
“With this arrest, the civil police in Rio de Janeiro enhances the importance of respecting and protecting animals. Note that ill -treatment is not only a harsh act, but also a crime stipulated in the Environmental Crime Law, which provides for the prison sentence for two to five years, in addition to a fine and a ban on animals.”
The dog was rescued and transferred to a veterinary clinic for evaluation and treatment. After that, Belinha was accepted by NGOsilesiles, who are currently looking for a temporary animal house, while waiting for a decision in court.
The defense of women, a lawyer, has not yet been found to comment on the case.
