“The psyche is treated by a psychologist” and “We have the right to life” were just some of the slogans displayed by citizens gathered in Sarajevo, demanding changes to the Animal Protection Law.
The protest was prompted by a recent case in Istocno Sarajevo, where a man, A.M., shot a dog, tied it to a tractor, and dragged it down the street, later attempting to bury it alive.
The dog, Medo, who had been brutally shot three times in the head for simply entering a yard to drink water, was taken to a veterinary clinic in an attempt to save him. Unfortunately, there was no hope, and he died in extreme pain and suffering.
The Basic Court in Sokolac ordered a one-month detention for the perpetrator, who was arrested for the criminal offense of animal torture and killing.
The Criminal Code of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) prescribes either a fine or imprisonment of up to six months for the torture and killing of animals, while the Criminal Code of the Republika Srpska (RS) entity prescribes a fine or imprisonment of up to two years.
The aim of the protest is to push for amendments and improvements to the current law on animal protection and welfare and to stop such abuse from continuing, Klix.ba writes.
