After being dragged and run over at least thrice for your vehicle ownerlast Sunday July 19in the Mexican city of Saltillo, Coahuilathe case of the puppy Rocky unleashed a wave of indignation on social networks, as dozens of Internet users demanded justice for the abuse of the 14-year-old dog.
According to what was stated by Millenniumone of the most important and trusted media conglomerates in Mexico, despite having received medical attention at a veterinary hospital, where he remained in intensive therapyRocky the dog could not resist the severity of his injuries and on July 22 his death was confirmed.
“It is with deep sadness that we inform you that Rocky the dog has passed away. It hurts us deeply that such a being noble and beautiful have had to live such an experience cruelty. No animal deserves suffer in that way,” reads the statement from the veterinary hospital, broadcast by various Mexican media.
According to the veterinary clinic, Rocky the dog received timely treatment, constant monitoring and support in intensive care. However, his body was unable to recover from the effects derived from the trauma suffered, because the neurological damage caused by the injuries caused by its owner was irreversible.
Rocky case timeline
In accordance with The Universalone of the main newspapers and media outlets in Mexico, four days after the events, the Prosecutor’s Office General of the State of Coahuila The investigation continues into the case of animal abuse registered in Saltillowhere the dog Rocky was dragged and run over with a truck by his owner.
The case has caused indignation on social networks, where thousands of people demand justice, so the Attorney General’s Office of the State of Coahuila reported the arrest of two people, including Lilianaidentified as Rocky’s owner and alleged perpetrator of the acts of abuse against the animal that occurred on July 19.
This is because a recording broadcast on digital platforms by the Mexican association Animal Dignity shows the moment when the driver of a gray truck drags the little dog, which was tied with a rope to the back of the vehicle while it was driving through the division Villa San Miguel.
After dragging it several metersthe driver entered the van to your property. However, one second recording shared in the social networks shows that, during that period, the vehicle moved forward and backward on at least two occasions, running over to the dog, which remained lying on the ground and was bleeding abundantly.
Two people arrested in Rocky case
As a result of the complaints, the authorities detained Liliana, identified as the alleged responsible of injuries and abuse against the dog. In addition, during the proceedings a man was also detained by agents of the Criminal Investigation Agency, accused of hinder research and threaten to the agents.
Therefore, the Animal Dignity organization, accompanied by residents of the sector, presented a complaint before the authorities and delivered the medical opinion to strengthen the investigation against Liliana, who faces preventive detention. If convicted, she could receive a sentence of up to eight years prison for animal abuse.