Ten dogs cruelly poisoned on Crete and a man drags a dog across the tarmac behind his car.
Ten Dogs Poisoned in One Event on Crete
In Petrokséfali, a small village between Matala and Mires, something awful happened recently. Ten dogs were discovered dead—or barely hanging on—after eating poisoned bait left around the area.
The whole community was shaken. People talked about the pain these animals must’ve gone through, and honestly, it’s hard not to feel for them.
Locals started worrying, not just for stray dogs but for their own pets too. You could sense the anxiety; folks were suddenly on edge, wondering if things would get worse.
To try and get control of the situation, they brought in Mr. Nistikakis, a specialist. He showed up with Eka, his detection dog, and got to work combing the village for any trace of poison.
Turns out, Eka sniffed out a chunk of poisoned meat—proof that dangerous bait was still lurking somewhere out there.
The area’s animal welfare group is urging anyone who knows something to speak up. They want to stop whoever’s behind this before more animals get hurt.
Summary of Key Points
Aspect |
Details |
|---|---|
Location |
Petrokséfali, Mesara |
Number of affected dogs |
10 (dead or critically ill) |
Nature of the incident |
Consumption of poisoned food (bait) |
Community reaction |
Distress and fear for both stray and pet dogs |
Response action |
Search by expert with detection dog |
Result of investigation |
Poisoned bait found |
Appeal |
Call for public to report information |
People are keeping their eyes open while animal activists and local authorities try to keep things safe. Honestly, this whole mess just underlines how much more attention animal safety really needs around here—maybe it’s time more folks took it seriously. Read more about animal safety in the community.
Dog Tied to Car and Dragged Along the Road
A man in Karditsa on the mainland was arrested after tying a dog to his car and dragging it down the road. This happened on 9 May 2025, with the dog fixed to the car’s tow hook and pulled for what sounds like a disturbingly long stretch.
The animal suffered awful wounds and obvious trauma during the ordeal. It’s honestly hard to imagine what would drive someone to do something like that.
A passing driver saw what was happening and called the police right away. Officers from the Karditsa Police Department managed to arrest the man on 11 May.
He’s now facing charges for violating laws meant to protect companion animals. The speed at which authorities acted is at least something to note here.
The dog is under veterinary care for serious injuries. Despite everything, the president of the local Animal Welfare Society says the animal is still friendly and open to contact—dogs really are remarkable sometimes.
The suspect has been hit with administrative fines and was brought before the Karditsa Misdemeanour Prosecutor. Legal proceedings are underway, but who knows how far this will go in court.
Police say they’re still investigating. The whole thing raises tough questions about animal cruelty and whether laws in the region are actually working.
Key facts:
Detail |
Information |
|---|---|
Date of incident |
9 May 2025 |
Date of arrest |
11 May 2025 |
Location |
Karditsa, Greece |
Offence |
Dragging dog tied to car |
Injuries to dog |
Severe, extensive wounds |
Arresting authority |
Karditsa Police Department |
Legal status of suspect |
Charged, fined, facing prosecution |
Condition of the dog |
Hospitalised, remains friendly |
Sequence of events:
- The dog was tied to the man’s vehicle by the tow hook.
- The dog was dragged over a significant distance along a public road.
- A passerby saw what was happening and immediately notified the police.
- Police located and detained the suspect two days after the incident.
- The dog was taken to a veterinary hospital for treatment and recovery.
- The suspect was prosecuted and fined for violating animal welfare laws.
