The incident has sparked outrage and calls for justice, as authorities investigate the motives behind the attack linked to dog fighting rings.
**Heroic Sniffer Dog Bruno Killed with Nail-Filled Sausages in Italy**
**Heroic Sniffer Dog Bruno Killed with Nail-Filled Sausages in Italy**
Italy mourns the loss of Bruno, a bloodhound celebrated for his heroic rescue work, after a horrific act of cruelty took his life.
In a shocking act of cruelty, Bruno, a seven-year-old bloodhound known for his heroic contributions in locating nine missing individuals, was tragically killed in Italy. The beloved sniffer dog met his end after consuming sausages laced with nails that were callously thrown into his kennel. Bruno was recognized for his remarkable work in rescue missions, earning accolades from Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, who condemned the act as "vile, cowardly, unacceptable."
Arcangelo Caressa, Bruno's dedicated trainer, expressed his devastation over the loss, stating, "Today I died with you," in an emotional tribute on Facebook. He discovered Bruno deceased in his kennel at the Endas search and rescue training center in Taranto, Puglia. Viewing Bruno as a "brother," Caressa lamented, "You fought your whole life to save humans, and now it was a human who did this to you." Following the tragedy, he vowed to hold those responsible accountable, declaring, "I know who you are, and you will pay for it."
Authorities have initiated a collaborative investigation into the circumstances surrounding Bruno's death, which Caressa speculated could relate to his involvement in exposing dog fighting operations. In the weeks prior, he had reportedly received death threats from individuals he believed wanted him to withdraw from his work. Describing the attack as driven by revenge and profit, he emphasized his determination not to yield to fear.
Michela Vittoria Brambilla, an Italian MP and prominent animal rights advocate, has been vocal in urging police to deliver justice for Bruno. She posited that the heroic dog was targeted due to his significant role in seizing dogs involved in fighting. Following the enactment of a robust animal protection law she pioneered, those found guilty of perpetrating such acts of cruelty can face severe penalties, including up to four years in prison and fines reaching €60,000. Brambilla expressed her commitment to ensuring the law is applied in Bruno's case due to the painful manner of his death caused by the ingested nails, affirming, "We owe it to this noble animal."
