When it comes to animal abuse, time is often a deciding factor. The faster the response of responders, the higher the chances of saving victims. The consequences on their well-being and health also depend on it.
The Charente-Maritime national police were particularly responsive recently by rescuing several dogs whose fate worried more than one in the neighborhood. The police station of Saintes had, in fact, received reports not only from local residents, but also from municipal police officers regarding the canines in question.
Suspicions of animal abuse weighed on 2 individuals who detained the 5 quadrupeds. The intervention of the police therefore took place at their home and made it possible to save the dogs, reported News La Rochelle.
“Taken care of by the SPA and now safe”
Following the rescue, the dogs were placed at a local shelter. “ Our 4-legged friends were taken care of by the SPA and are now safe », we can actually read on this post.
The police added that the masters “ were summoned for hearings “. She also called on witnesses of acts of animal abuse to systematically report them.
Woopets advice: can you intervene yourself to rescue an abused animal?
In France, the law does not allow you to intervene directly in an individual's home to save a dog, even in the event of suspicion of abuse. Entering a home without authorization, moving an animal or forcibly removing it can be considered trespassing or theft, even if the intention is to protect the animal.
The correct approach is to immediately report the situation to the police (police or gendarmerie), the town hall or an animal protection association such as the SPA. It is these authorities who have the legal framework to establish the facts, open an investigation and organize, if necessary, a seizure of the victims.
On the other hand, it is possible to act without infringing by documenting the facts from the public space: repeated observations, photos or videos taken without intrusion, testimonies from neighbors, etc. These elements can then support a report and accelerate the intervention of the competent services.