Owner Found for Stray Dog with Eye Injuries "Lost While Raising... Seems to Have Been Abused by Someone Else"

An abandoned dog found with both eyes damaged. Photo by Animal Protection Management System

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Soyoung] The police investigating the case of an abandoned dog found in Anseong-si, Gyeonggi Province, with both eyes ruptured and abused, have identified the dog's owner.

Earlier, on the 22nd of last month, an animal capture officer belonging to Anseong-si received a report of a dog presumed to be a brown Jindo mix collapsed in Balhwadong, Anseong-si. At the time of discovery, the abandoned dog appeared to be less than an adult, with both eyes ruptured and gouged out, and its face was covered with oozing discharge, indicating a severe condition.

A city official explained the situation, saying, "Usually, when abandoned dogs are found, they have injuries such as broken legs from traps or back injuries from being hit by cars, but this was the first time we saw a dog with both eyes injured." The official added, "The animal hospital also said recovery would be difficult and suspected abuse, so they reported it to the police."

The city official entrusted treatment to a nearby animal hospital, where the veterinarian expressed the opinion that "abuse is suspected." Accordingly, the city requested an investigation from the Anseong Police Station on the 27th of last month.

The rescued abandoned dog is currently undergoing surgery for the removal and suturing of both eyes and is in recovery. Although there is no major threat to its life, it has lost its vision and will never be able to see again.

Following this news, inquiries expressing interest in adoption have been received from related organizations and others.

Meanwhile, the police identified the owner through closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage. On the 2nd, the police stated, "We have identified the dog's owner through CCTV footage," and added, "We plan to investigate the specific circumstances with the owner." According to the police investigation, the owner reportedly stated, "I lost the dog while raising it. It seems someone else abused the dog."

Under the current Animal Protection Act, anyone who kills or abuses animals in a cruel manner faces up to two years in prison or a fine of up to 20 million won.

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