69-year-old woman in Pulupandan finds two pieces of bread with needles hidden inside in her yard where her dogs roam
An elderly woman in Pulupandan, Negros Occidental found two pieces of bread stuffed with needles inside her yard, which she believes were meant to be eaten by her pet dogs.
Based on the report of Adrian Prietos of GMA Regional TV Ratsada Balita, which was published by GMA News, the 69-year-old woman, identified as Rutchel Delos Santos, discovered the bread on Wednesday, November 11.
According to the report, Delos Santos picked up one of the pieces of bread when one of her dogs was about to eat it. As she held it, her finger was reportedly pricked.
When she opened the bread, she was surprised to see that there were needles hidden inside it.
Her dogs could have been seriously harmed if they had eaten the bread. Delos Santos said she does not know who threw the bread into her yard.
However, barangay officials reportedly suspect that the needle-filled bread may have been left there on purpose. They said they had received a report that the dogs in the area were chasing people passing by.
The identity of the person who allegedly left the bread in the yard has not been reported as of this writing.
The public was reminded that anyone who hurts or is cruel to animals, including dogs, can be penalized under the Animal Welfare Act.
The incident serves as a reminder for pet owners to check their surroundings and to report any suspicious items or acts of animal cruelty to barangay officials or the police.
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