A shocking case of animal cruelty is said to have occurred at a school in Frankfurt (Oder). As reported by “BZ Berlin”, two girls are said to have thrown a hamster through a room at the school. The hamster died from the abuse and was later found dead in the garbage can by a teacher.
The case became public because a third girl filmed the animal's death throes.
Pupils throw hamsters across the room: “Stuns and breaks your heart”
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Complete article in German:
https://www.focus.de/panorama/welt/...ode_42d509fd-ad7b-406b-b498-30c745b2ff48.html
I haven't clicked on the link because I would be sick to my stomach... the headline is enough to make me furious....
In todays news here.. on the neighbourhood app for unspeakable horrors to dogs in the next county
At least 41 dogs have been murdered at a rogue rescue in Billericay, Essex. So many more are unaccounted for. Sadly, this is not the first time something like this has happened, unfortunately it wont be the last. The law needs to change. If you do one thing today, please sign this petition.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/718660 The Animal Welfare Act is not working and outdated.
Police remain on the scene this morning and a cordon is in place surrounding the home.
Officers have been at the home overnight following the discovery of the remains of four more dead animals.
A 25-year-old woman was arrested yesterday on suspicion of animal cruelty offences.
later.....that day
Woman bailed after being arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty offences
A woman has been bailed after being arrested yesterday on suspicion of animal cruelty as police revisited the Hope Road property and discovered the remains of a further four animals.
The conditions of the woman's bail ban her from returning to Hope Road or possessing, owning or caring for any animal.
All we know
- A woman has been arrested today by police on suspicion of animal cruelty offences
- The remains of four more dead animals have been found at the property where 37 dead dogs were discovered last month
- Police remain at the scene this evening and have warned residents they are likely to stay in place overnight
- The remains of four further animals were identified when buildings were dismantled by the landowner, with liaison with Essex Police
- Two men were initially arrested following the discovery last month. One has been charged and the other released under investigation.
- Police are now working to respectfully remove these remains from the scene
8:21pm
Barbara Pipe, who is part of a campaign group launched following the discovery returned to the scene today.
She said: “It’s like a horror movie. I was absolutely gobsmacked. I am here because a neighbour found a body part of a dead dog in their garden that looked like a fox has had it.
"I have been on the phone to police to say there’s still a smell coming from the bins on the property."
8:20pm
Earlier today resident's told the Echo a neighbour found the "leg of a dead dog" in her garden, which sparked the additional searches.
One resident, who found the unconfirmed dog’s leg but asked not to be named, said: “I was out doing some gardening when I found it half buried.
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