Slaughter of dogs in La Trinidad, Benguet caught on cam

A concerned citizen was able to take a video of several men involved in the alleged slaughter of dogs in La Trinidad, Benguet.

According to a report in “Saksi” on Friday, the dogs are being butchered for food or pulutan, which is a snack that is paired with alcoholic drinks. 

In the video, a dog was seen running with a man while on a leash. When it was brought to the slaughter area, the dog became restless and tried but failed to escape.

The said dog was also slaughtered, the report said. 

Also caught in the same video, men hitting an already injured dog. 

The incident was already reported to authorities.

It can be recalled that Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong had ordered last June the inspection of several local eateries that are allegedly serving dog meat dishes to customers.

According to the Animal Welfare Act of 1998, anyone involved in animal cruelty could be imprisoned for up to two years and/or fined P100,000. — Vince Angelo Ferreras/BAP, GMA Integrated News