Eboli, child killed: pit bulls will not be killed

The residents of Campolongo of Eboli they loudly called for the euthanization of the two dogs. After the tragedy in which little Francesco Pio lost his life, many yesterday morning were calling for “revenge”. Alias, euthanization of the two pit bulls. «Let’s not get caught up in the frenzy, the dogs will not be put down“, he claims Luigi Morenahead of the veterinary service ofLocal health authority of Salerno, who went to the scene immediately after the tragedy. «I due pitbull – explains – were transferred to Pignataro Maggiore kennelin the province of Caserta. In the next few days they will undergo a series of veterinary tests. We will try to understand if there are viruses, such as rabies, that could have caused a violent reaction».

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The analyzes will continue with a behavioral evaluation on the two Campolongo specimens: «They will intervene – Morena starts again – the experts of Regional veterinary urban hygiene centre. Once all these assessments have been made, the investigating prosecutor will decide whether to return the dogs to the owner or send them to another location.». In short, no suppression. Pit bulls will not be put down. The Italian association for animal protection and the environment is sure that «the two pit bulls are not at fault. The only certainty is that the dogs were left unattended. It is essential to understand the exact dynamics of the facts before judging».