"Abuse Against Voiceless Animals" Rescued Stray Dog with Both Eyes Ruptured... Police Investigation Underway

Severe Condition with Pus Clinging to Face
Hospital Transfer and Treatment... No Threat to Life but Loss of Vision

Abandoned dog with damaged eyes / Photo by Animal Protection Management System

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Juhyung] A stray dog was found collapsed with both eyes damaged in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province, causing shock. The stray dog was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, but it is expected that its vision will never recover. The police plan to investigate the exact circumstances of the incident.

According to the Anseong City police on the 2nd, on the 22nd of last month, an animal capture officer affiliated with the city received a report that a stray dog, appearing to be a brown Jindo mix, was collapsed in Balhwadong.

The officer who responded to the report found the dog at the scene. The dog, not yet fully grown, had suffered horrific injuries with both eyes ruptured, and its face was covered with oozing discharge, indicating a severe condition.

Upon confirmation, the city official entrusted the dog's treatment to a nearby animal hospital. After examining the dog, the hospital veterinarian expressed suspicion of abuse. Subsequently, the city requested an investigation from the Anseong Police Station on the 27th of last month.

The rescued stray dog underwent enucleation and suturing surgeries on both eyes and is currently reported to have recovered its health. Although the dog's life was not in serious danger, its vision is said to be irreversibly lost.

The police have identified the dog's owner through closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage and plan to summon the owner to investigate the specific details of the incident.

Meanwhile, after the incident became known, netizens expressed reactions of "horrifying." They poured out anger with comments such as "How could someone think of doing that to a living puppy's eyes?", "I don't understand what they are doing to animals who can't even speak," and "Humans are truly cruel."

As the sad news of the stray dog became a topic of concern, inquiries expressing interest in adoption to related organizations have also been reported.

The stray dog is currently registered in the Animal Protection Management System operated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and if the owner is not found within the announcement period, decisions regarding adoption will be made.

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