Tacloban vendor arrested for alleged sexual abuse of pet dog

TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — A 50-year-old vendor was arrested late Saturday night after he was caught allegedly sexually abusing a pet dog inside a residence in Barangay 69 Anibong in this city, police said.

The suspect, identified only by the alias “Doming,” of San Jorge, Samar, now faces charges for violation of Republic Act No. 8485, or the Animal Welfare Act of 1998, as amended, specifically its provisions prohibiting animal sexual abuse.

Police said the incident occurred at around 11:55 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, after the suspect had been invited by a member of the complainant’s family to join a drinking session at their house.

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According to the initial police investigation, the suspect later excused himself, saying he would use the comfort room. Moments later, the complainant, identified only as “Nannie,” 43, and her daughters heard their brown female Dachshund crying loudly.

The family searched for the source of the cries and traced them to the comfort room. When they reached the already open door, they allegedly found the suspect holding the dog while engaging in a sexual act with the animal.

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The complainant immediately confronted the suspect and ordered him to release the dog. Police said the animal sustained serious injuries to its genital area.

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The complainant then sought assistance from the Tacloban City Police Office by reporting the incident to Police Station 2.

Responding officers immediately proceeded to the residence, arrested the suspect, and brought him to the police station for documentation and the filing of the appropriate criminal complaint.

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Authorities said charges for violation of Republic Act No. 8485, as amended by Republic Act No. 10631, are being prepared against the suspect.

The dog is expected to undergo a veterinary examination to document its injuries as part of the evidence in the case. /cb

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