Dog loses ear after being attacked with a machete in Veracruz

The case of “Gringo” has been spread on social media. He was a dog that was attacked with a machete in the metropolitan area of ​​Boca del Río, Veracruz. The animal is stable, but lost an ear due to the severity of the injuries.

Through Facebook, Martha Cortés shared how the events occurred on August 11, when the homeless dog was attacked.

“Hello, my name is Gringo, I am a homeless dog. On the night of August 11 in Veracruz, a guy hit me with a machete, causing me to lose a lot of blood and a piece of my ear.”

The woman detailed in her post that the dog was taken to the veterinarian to receive medical attention, but now requires treatment.

“It was early Sunday morning and there was no clinic to treat me, so they had to take me to a private dog hospital, which with their help managed to get the first $5,800 pesos so they could treat me. Unfortunately, with the tests they performed on me, they realized that I have a worm parasite and that puts my life at greater risk.”

The woman explains that they need the support of citizens to continue with “Gringo’s” treatment.

What is considered animal abuse?

Animal abuse refers to any act of cruelty, abuse or neglect towards animals, whether intentional or not, that causes suffering, pain, injury or death. This includes:

Physical abuse: hitting, whipping, hitting with objects, etc.
Negligence: lack of food, water, shelter, medical attention, etc.
Cruelty: intentional acts of pain or suffering, such as burns, mutilations, etc.

Abandonment: abandoning an animal without care or supervision.
Exposure: leaving an animal exposed to dangerous conditions, such as extreme temperatures, environmental hazards, etc.
Improper use: using an animal for inappropriate purposes, such as animal fighting or labor exploitation.

Lack of veterinary care: failing to provide adequate medical care for a sick or injured animal.

Animal abuse can have serious consequences for the health and well-being of animals, and can also be linked to mental health and behavioral problems in humans.

Signs of animal abuse:

Unexplained injuries or wounds
Weight loss or malnutrition
Messy or dirty hair or feathers
Sunken or dull eyes
Aggressive or fearful behavior
Failure to respond to calls or commands

What to do if you suspect animal abuse:

Report: report to your local authority or an animal protection organization.
Provide evidence: collect evidence, such as photos or videos, of the signs of abuse.
Help the animal: provide care and attention to the animal, if possible.
Support animal protection organizations: donate or volunteer your time to help combat animal abuse.

Source: excelsior