Dog carcasses scattered on a hill... Woman in her 80s suspected of abusing and illegally slaughtering dozens of dogs

Torch Found on Dog Carcass
80-Year-Old Woman Denies Charges

A dog suspected of being abused in a hill in Incheon. Photo by the animal protection organization 'Donghaeng Sesang'.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] An woman in her 80s suspected of abusing and illegally slaughtering about 30 dogs on a hillside in Incheon was arrested by the police.

On the 1st, the Western Incheon Police Station announced that they have booked and are investigating Ms. A, in her 80s, without detention on charges of violating the Animal Protection Act.

Ms. A is suspected of raising and abusing about 30 dogs and illegally slaughtering them on a hillside in Baekseok-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon.

The animal protection organization 'Donghaeng Sesang' confirmed injured and dead dogs at the scene the day before and reported it to 112.

At the scene, 5 to 6 dog carcasses were left unattended. Dozens of sick and injured dogs were also found.

Damaged carcasses and torches were found, revealing circumstances of slaughtering dogs without authorized facilities.

A dog suspected of being abused found in a hill in Incheon. Photo by animal protection organization 'Donghaeng Sesang'.

Um Ji-young, the representative of Donghaeng Sesang, said, "Dogs with necrotic skin or missing one leg were left unattended," and added, "The female dogs were tied up on leashes only to give birth to puppies."

Ms. A stated to the police, "I took in injured dogs and raised them, and did not abuse them."

The local government, Seo-gu, Incheon, plans to capture the dogs for temporary protection and review administrative measures regarding the facility operated by Ms. A.

The police confirmed that the dogs' health condition was poor and plan to investigate whether there were other abusive acts.

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