A video circulating on social networks has caused outrage among residents of the Santo Niño neighborhood, in Chihuahuaas well as among internet users, after images were spread in which a man appears kicking a dog in the middle of a public street.
According to the date that appears on the recording, the incident would have occurred on last October 28on one of the main streets of the neighborhood, located in the state capital. In the video you can see how the animal follows the aggressor after the attack, which has led to thinking that it could be its owner or caretaker; However, the authorities have not yet confirmed this version.
The online community reacted quickly, sharing the video with the aim of identifying the person responsible and finding out the condition of the dog. Neighbors in the area claim that the incident occurred in broad daylight, although the exact address has not been specified.
Given the viralization of the case, local authorities recalled that animal abuse is a crime in the state of Chihuahua, which allows legal intervention in cases of cruelty towards domestic or stray animals. They also invited the population to report these types of acts to the emergency number 911 or directly to the Municipal Public Security Directorate (DSPM)to channel complaints to the corresponding areas of Animal Control or Ecology.
For their part, organizations dedicated to animal protection issued a call not to remain silent in these cases and to take advantage of audiovisual evidence to formalize complaints.
So far, it is unknown if the dog has received veterinary care or if the authorities have already managed to identify the alleged aggressor. The community of Santo Niño hopes that the case does not go unpunished and that this new episode serves to reinforce the culture of respect and empathy towards animals.
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