Paralyzed elderly dog trapped in locked house in Salamina; prosecutor delays removal order
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- An elderly, paralyzed dog is trapped in a locked house in Salamina, Greece, unable to stand, eat, or drink without assistance.
- Volunteers are urgently requesting the dog's removal, but a prosecutor has not yet ordered its confiscation.
- The president of the animal welfare organization KARDIA reported that no official order for removal has been issued despite the dog's critical condition.
An elderly, paralyzed dog is trapped in a locked house in Salamina, Greece, in critical condition. The animal can no longer stand and requires assistance to eat and drink. Volunteers are calling for its immediate rescue and removal from the premises.
Despite the urgent pleas from animal welfare advocates, a prosecutor has not yet issued an order for the dog's confiscation. According to the president of the animal welfare organization KARDIA, who spoke to Ta Nea, no official directive has been given for the dog's removal, leaving the animal in a dire situation.
The animal can no longer stand, nor can it eat or drink water without help.
The situation highlights a bureaucratic hurdle that is preventing immediate action to save the suffering animal. The volunteers are frustrated by the lack of a swift response from the authorities, emphasizing the dog's inability to care for itself and its deteriorating health.
Volunteers are calling for its immediate removal, however, according to what the president of the animal welfare association KARDIA denounces to 'Ta Nea', so far no prosecutorial order for removal has been given.
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.