Pafos Live 11 January 2025
The Cyprus Veterinary Association expresses deep disappointment and anger over the "cold-blooded murder of two dogs" in the Paphos District, stating that acts of violence against animals are a sign of a "dangerous mentality" and must be prevented by imposing severe penalties, on the one hand, and educating society on the respect and care of animals, on the other.
A sixty-year-old resident of Paphos reported on Thursday that a neighbour killed his two dogs in the Paphos district. A 29-year-old man was arrested and charged in the case. The attacker admitted to doing so because, he claimed, dogs were attacking chickens and various other birds he raises.
The 29-year-old, following his arrest, was brought before the Pafos District Court yesterday and charged with the offences of illegal transport and use of a shotgun, illegal transport and use of explosives and causing harm to animals. He was subsequently released to be summoned later. The veterinary association notes that "this crime, which shows extreme cruelty and disregard for animal life, is unacceptable and should be condemned in every way by society."
The Association further states that animal protection legislation, such as the Animal Welfare Act, must be strictly enforced without exception in order to ensure that those responsible for such atrocities are held accountable and to this end calls on the relevant police authorities to give "due seriousness". A statement condemning the killing of the two dogs was also issued by the Party for the Protection of Animals.
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A sixty-year-old man reported on Thursday morning that a neighbour killed his two dogs in the Paphos district, according to a spokesman for the Communication Branch of the Police Headquarters. A 29-year-old man was arrested in connection with the case.
As he said, after the complaint, members of the Polis Chrysochous police station went to the scene and proceeded to examinations, while the dogs were photographed and received. They were then examined by a veterinarian and it was determined that their death was caused by a firearm.
Following investigations, police arrested a 29-year-old man as a suspect. According to the complaint, the perpetrator did so because, he claimed, the dogs disturbed chickens and various other birds he raises.
The 29-year-old was brought before the Pafos District Court and charged with the offences of illegal transport and use of a shotgun, illegal transport and use of explosives and causing harm to animals. He was subsequently released to be summoned later.
