47-year-old man faces up to three years of restriction of liberty for beating puppy in Kyiv

A criminal case has been opened in the capital against a 47-year-old Kyiv resident suspected of cruelly mistreating his pet. The man faces a penalty of up to three years of restriction of liberty.

Incident at residential complex

Police received a report of possible animal abuse the previous day. The incident occurred on the grounds of one of the residential complexes in the Obolon district. In the released footage from a surveillance camera, the man is clearly seen kicking the animal and forcibly dragging it by the collar.

Animal seized and handed over to veterinarians

During the verification, the identity of the dog's owner was established. He turned out to be a 47-year-old local resident. As part of the pre-trial investigation, police seized the animal — a 10-month-old Maltipoo puppy named Plush.

The dog is currently being transported to a veterinary clinic. There, specialists will conduct the necessary examinations to assess the dog's health condition and determine whether the puppy sustained physical injuries as a result of the incident.

Legal consequences for the suspect

Investigators from the Obolon police department opened a criminal case under Part 1 of Article 299 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which provides for liability for cruel treatment of animals. The sanction for this article provides for restriction of liberty for a period of up to three years.

The pre-trial investigation is currently ongoing, during which law enforcement officers are establishing all the circumstances of the incident.