TACLOBAN CITY — A 50-year-old vendor was arrested by police after he was allegedly caught sexually abusing a pet Dachshund in Tacloban City shortly before midnight on Saturday.
The police report said the suspect was invited by one of the complainant's family members to join a drinking session before the incident unfolded.
The suspect excused himself to use the comfort room, but moments later the complainant and her daughters heard their brown female Dachshund crying loudly.
“The family followed the dog's cries and allegedly found the suspect holding the dog while his genitalia penetrated the animal's genital organ," the police report said.
“The complainant immediately confronted the suspect and ordered him to release the dog, which sustained a serious injury to its genital organ," it added.
The complainant then sought police assistance, prompting personnel from the Tacloban City Police Office (TSPO) Station 2 to immediately respond and arrest the suspect.
Authorities have filed a complaint for violation of Republic Act 8485, as amended by Republic Act 10631, or the Animal Welfare Act, against the suspect.