Love thy neighbor's dog or pay | Inquirer News

Love thy neighbor’s dog or pay

By: - Reporter / @T2TupasINQ
/ 10:16 AM January 25, 2012

MANILA, Philippines — A man who shot his neighbor’s dog has been made to pay for his crime by a local court.

In a six-page decision by Judge Wilfredo Timola of the Taytay, Rizal Municipal Trial Court, Carlos Gozum was sentenced to pay a fine of P5,000 with subsidiary imprisonment in case he has no means to pay and also ordered to indemnify the dog owner Renato Tuazon P15,238.75.

Records showed that in Feb. 5, 2009, Gozum shot the nine-month old Labrador of Tuazon.

Article continues after this advertisement

Gozum denied the allegation, saying he does not own a gun as shown from the certification issued by the Firearms and Explosives Unit (FEU) of the Philippine National Police. His daughter Judith also said that her father was a peace loving man.

FEATURED STORIES

However, witness John Joseph Tuazon said when he heard a gunshot, he went outside his house to find Gozum standing near their dog’s cage holding a gun while the dog whimpered in pain.

Another neighbor, Andrea Valle, who was near the window of her house also said that when she heard the gunshot, she looked outside her window and saw Gozum standing near the dog cage holding a gun.

Article continues after this advertisement

“Wherefore, premises considered, the Court, upon proof beyond reasonable doubt finds accused Carlos Gozum guilty of violation of Section 6 of Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998),” the court ruled.

The dog survived the attack.

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

TAGS: Animals, Crime, Dog, Judiciary, Police

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.