The State Department of Santa Catarina, through the 21st Joinville County Attorney’s Office, has filed a civil action (ACP) to convict the individual for the damage caused by his actions to the environment, animals and society. This is because he would have poisoned and killed 25 cats and a dog.

The animals were found dead in the Jariwatuba area south of the city – Photo: Disclosure/ND

The deputy asks for compensation to this person in the amount of 97 thousand reais, sums that, in the event of a guilty verdict, should be directed to the Educational Society of Santa Catarina (UNISOCIESC) of Joinville for the implementation of the Project for the Implementation of the Wild Animal Reception and Sorting Group, developed in collaboration with the Institute Environment of Santa Catarina (IMA).

According to the prosecution, the defendant is also responding to a criminal case in which the MPSC is requesting that he be convicted under the provisions of article 32, caput, c/c, 1A and 2 of the Environmental Crimes Act, for abuse. to animals, with the aggravating circumstance that the crime was committed against dogs and cats.

Punishment – imprisonment for a term of two to five years, in addition to a fine and prohibition of detention. This lawsuit has already been accepted by the court and is awaiting sentencing.

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The facts that prompted the deputy to file a lawsuit on October 11 took place between January 20 and 21, 2020. and in the garden of his own house, located in the Jarivatuba area, in the south of Joinville.

According to the ACP, he acted in this way because he sought to kill as many of the animals that inhabited the region as possible. While distributing poisoned food, the smell of the food attracted 27 cats and two dogs. After eating pieces of chicken and sausage, 25 cats and one dog died.

The civilian police completed the investigation at the end of January 2020 and I am transferring the case to the State Ministry. According to Delegate Larry Marcelo Rosa, expert reports have shown the presence of the chemical terbufos, which can kill animals and even humans.

“The veterinarian who treated the animals confirmed that they had very characteristic symptoms of poisoning with this substance,” the delegate explained at the time.

“Immeasurable Suffering”

Prosecutor Simona Cristina Schulz Correa notes that “in addition to the immeasurable suffering inflicted on animals, the crime scenes are depressing, sad and shocking. Innocent animals were exterminated and packed in bags. Also, with this criminal act, the man caused sadness among caregivers who love their animals as family members, as well as in a society shocked by such cruelty.

Even in the lawsuit, the prosecutor emphasizes that “in addition to environmental damage, which was characterized by a negative impact on the ecosystem and the consequences of the death of people, there was also damage to animals resulting from cruelty to animals, individually, intelligent beings capable of experiencing feelings such as pain and suffering. The deaths also caused a resonance and social shock in society. In this regard, responsibility for social damage is necessary.

Thus, the 21st Trial Chamber requires that the defendant, if convicted, pay compensation for damages in the total amount of 97,000 reais, i.e. 5,000 reais for environmental damage, 87,000 reais for damage to animals (3,000 reais per animal ) and R $5 thousand for social damage.

Illustrative Image – Photo: Susann Mielke/ Pixabay/ND Publicity

How to identify lead poisoning

Dogs and cats can be easily poisoned either criminally or accidentally. The effects of lead on the animal’s body appear quickly, that is, it can occur up to five minutes after ingestion.

Death resulting from ingestion of lead can be established if there are some signs of intoxication: salivation (profuse salivation), vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, anxiety, incoordination, nausea, muscle tremors, shortness of breath, mouth or nosebleeds, weakness, constricted pupils. etc. The poison also causes damage to the lungs, liver, and kidneys.