White Dog with All Four Ankles Severed Rescued... Animal Group Cites "Deliberate Abuse"

Care Rescue Organization: "This May Be Intentional Abuse"

A white dog, whose four ankles appeared to have been severed, was discovered, prompting an animal rights organization to launch a rescue operation.

The white dog with an injured ankle. Care

The organization raised the possibility of intentional and extreme abuse. This comes amid ongoing controversy over animal abuse, following a recent incident in which three men, including an active-duty soldier, fired BB guns indiscriminately, resulting in the death of an elderly dog.

On June 20, the animal rights group Care released photos and videos of the white dog with all four ankles in an injured state, stating, "This is unprecedented even in our long history of rescue operations," and emphasizing, "The fact that all the severed areas are at the same position strongly suggests the possibility of deliberate abuse."

In the video, the white Jindo dog's ankles are shown to have healed after being cut. In particular, as Care described, one ankle appears to have been partially severed and left dangling. The ends look blunt and healed, indicating that a significant amount of time has passed since the injuries occurred.

The organization explained, "One ankle shows signs of having been partially cut, while the remaining ankles are so badly damaged that their original form is unrecognizable. Despite this, the dog has survived, crawling around to stay alive."

They added, "Given that the wounds appear old, it is possible the dog was left unattended for a long time. Care will proceed with follow-up measures, including treatment and a request for investigation."

The organization responded to a tip-off about the dog in this condition and launched a rescue. They stated, "After the rescue, we will continue with treatment and request an investigation," and stressed, "Since this case appears to be not just simple abandonment or neglect, but extreme animal abuse, the truth must be revealed and those responsible must be punished."

Previously, on June 8, Beagle Rescue Network reported that three men in their twenties fired hundreds of BB gun rounds at four dogs in the yard of a restaurant in Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province. Two of the dogs suffered broken teeth and severe eye injuries, and a seven-year-old dog named Somsomi was taken to the hospital with bruises all over its body but did not survive.

Meanwhile, concerns over animal abuse crimes are growing, but actual punishment remains rare. Even when legal action is taken, most cases result only in suspended sentences or fines.

According to National Police Agency crime statistics, the number of Animal Protection Act violations was 531 in 2018, 914 in 2019, 992 in 2020, 1,072 in 2021, and 1,237 in 2022. In contrast, there were only 82 first-instance verdicts under the Animal Protection Act in 2022, including 5 cases of imprisonment, 14 suspended sentences, 46 property penalties, 7 suspended sentences (property penalties), and 3 acquittals.

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