A horrifying act of cruelty was caught on CCTV in Bengaluru, Karnataka. A pet caretaker, hired to look after two Chihuahuas, was recorded violently killing one of them – a four-year-old dog named Goofy – inside an apartment elevator.
This tragedy highlights two urgent issues: the lack of accountability for animal abusers and the dire need for psychological evaluation and counseling in such cases. Current animal protection laws in India are shockingly weak, with fines so small that offenders often walk free, facing little to no consequence for their violence.
Sign this petition now to demand mandatory mental health counseling for the caretaker and stronger laws in India to protect animals from abuse.
The caretaker later told police she did it because the dog was "barking too much." It's unthinkably tragic. Goofy's guardian discovered the truth only after reviewing the building's surveillance footage and was devastated to learn what had happened in her own home.
Animal welfare experts warn that cruelty toward animals is often a precursor to violence against people. Strengthening these laws isn't just about protecting animals, it's about protecting everyone.
Sign now to demand that the Government of India require mandatory mental health counseling for individuals convicted of animal abuse and pass stronger, enforceable animal cruelty laws.
