The old tutors of signed an agreement with the Ceará Public Prosecution Service (MPCE) to prevent the continuity of the criminal complaint.
The 47-year-old couple will pay the equivalent of six minimum wages-totaling almost $ 20,000-for animal protection entities in Fortaleza.
The agreement of non -criminal non -prosecution was entered into by the 97th Fortaleza Prosecutor’s Office and provides, in addition to the fine,
According to prosecutor Marcus Amorim, the measure is provided for in the current legislation, which since 2020 provides for more severe penalties for crimes of dogs against dogs and cats, with the possibility of arrest of two to five years, as well as fine and prohibition of possession.
O Case of Scooby
The 14 -year -old Poodle dog was rescued on March 27, 2025 at Iracema Beach, Fortaleza (CE) by the Environmental Protection Police Station (DPMA), in joint action with the Ceará Environmental Protective Society (SPA/CE), after allegations of neighbors. His tutor, a 47 -year -old woman, was arrested in the act on charges of abuse.
The Civil Police reported that the dog was rescued and sent to the NGO Animal Animal Protection (APA) in the Metropolitan Region of Fortaleza, where he received veterinary care.
Scooby suffered from severe anemia, myiasis, blood nodules on the skin and other health problems. At the time, police found the animal trapped in a corridor, without access to food and water, with about three pounds of dirty and hardened hair that made it difficult to move.
During care at the veterinary clinic, Scooby had to undergo a delicate grooming process, done manually with scissors due to the severity of the case. Because of skin lesions, the dog needed anesthesia and the procedure was divided into steps.
A CNN He spoke to the new tutor, activist Stefani Rodrigues, and according to her, Scooby is fine, despite the advanced age and fragility. “Due to his age, his view is affected. But we are controlling with antibiotic eye drops. Other than that, he is great. Still skinny and without many strength in the legs. But he’s fine! A xodózinho,” he said.
*Under supervision by Carolina Figueiredo
