The dog was found locked in a plastic bag thrown in the trash this Friday (27) in Palos, in Greater Florianópolis. The animal was weakened and had blood stains on its fur and was taken to veterinary care.

The animal was pulled out of the trash container and handed over to the veterinarian. Photo: Jornal Razão/Reproduction.

Dog rescued from trash can

In a video posted on social media, the dog can be seen screaming loudly during the rescue.

A joint effort by Dibea (Animal Protection Authority) of Palosa and DPA (Civil Police Animal Protection Division) reached the scene following a report that an animal had been dumped alive in a dumpster.

At the time of the rescue, the dog was weak and in severe pain. Photo: Reproduction.

The perpetrator of the crime was identified and brought to the civilian police station for explanations.

Cruel treatment

Three other dogs were taken from the man’s home and also suffered abuse, Dibea Palos said.

They were taken to veterinary care and will be neutered and put up for responsible adoption once they are healthy.

See photos of the rescue:

Three dogs were rescued from abuse at the home of a man who will face charges for throwing another dog in the trash in Palos – Bem Estar Animal Palhoça/Divulgação/ND

One of the dogs collected during the rescue. The animals were sent to Dibea Palhoça and will be available for responsible adoption when they are healthy – Bem Estar Animal Palhoça/Disclosure/ND

The environment was in an unhealthy situation: there was urine and dirt in the room where the dogs were kept – Bem Estar Animal Palhoça/Disclosure/ND

Actions of Dibea Palos and the DPA (Division of Animal Protection of the Civil Police) collected the animals this Friday (27) – Bem Estar Animal de Palhoça/Disclosure/ND