Outrage in Italy over Killing of Heroic Police Bloodhound

The killing of police bloodhound Bruno, who had a successful career in finding people, has shocked Italians and led to a criminal investigation to catch the culprits. Bruno, 7, was discovered dead in his shed in Taranto, having been fed dog food with nails. His trainer, Arcangelo Caressa, is determined to seek justice for Bruno's death. Premier Giorgia Meloni condemned the act as vile and cowardly.

Lawmaker Michael Vittoria Brambilla filed a criminal complaint under a new animal protection law, pushing for stricter penalties for animal cruelty. The editor of Il Giornale, Vittorio Feltri, expressed outrage over the incident, highlighting Bruno's significant contributions to society.

Caressa suspects that he was the intended target of Bruno's killers, linking it to his efforts in rescuing dogs from illegal dogfights. The Brambilla law, which came into effect recently, imposes severe penalties for mistreating animals, with the harshest punishments for acts committed in front of children or shared online.

Feltri believes that the penalties should be more severe, emphasizing the need to respect animals, especially those like Bruno who have shown heroism. Bruno had a successful career, saving lives and bringing closure to families by locating deceased individuals.

According to the source: NBC News.