The anger ofAction Animal Protection is great, and obviously understandable. The female dog Laya has just celebrated his first birthday, and this is accompanied by very sad news, his third abandonment.
3 successive nightmares
The first time, the dog was found tied to a fence. The signals were clear, Laya had been abandoned, and could only rely on herself before an association intervened to help her.
A little later, the presence of the dog, once again alone, was spotted on the public highway. Taken to the pound, someone came to collect her.
The third time took place in the parking lot of a supermarket in Clichy-Sous-Bois (Seine-Saint-Denis). abandoned, Laya was left by his mistress on a bench near the building.
A deep wound
We know the weight of abandonment on a dog's journey and the seriousness of the trauma that sets in. In the case of Layathe same traumatic situation happened again and again, and the dog's confidence was obviously damaged.
Despite all these trials, it is with a smile that the Laya greeted his rescuers. They defend her cause ardently, hoping that justice will be done and that the dog can finally rebuild her life.
“Laya is not an object”
Adopted then abandoned 3 times, the dog experienced renewed hopes and abandonments that occurred in the process. A complaint was filed and the situation of Laya was made public, in order to raise awareness among as many people as possible.
Abandoning an animal is strictly prohibited by law, and penalized by article 521-1 of the Penal Code. The penalty incurred is 3 years in prison and 45,000 euros in fines to which aggravating factors may be added, which are also taken into account.
Restore confidence to an abandoned dog, 3 tips
- Offer him some time to be with you, wrap him in softness by adopting a comforting tone of voice and slow, calm gestures.
- Ensure his safety by absolutely limiting stressful situations and by introducing him to caring humans.
- Reward their progress, even the slightest