Camilla Corrêa Alves de Moura Araújo
killed a little Yorkshire in front of her 18-months-old child
December 20, 2011
A Brazilian nurse who was caught on camera repeatedly attacking a dog, which later died of its injuries, has gone into hiding after the video was published on YouTube.
The disturbing video of Camila de Moura abusing the Yorkshire Terrier in front of her 18-month-old daughter was taken by a neighbour living in the same apartment block in Formosa, Brazil.
She originally handed it over to the local police, but posted it online after becoming frustrated that the authorities had not arrested de Moura and were not going to pursue the case.
After a national outcry, an investigation was quickly launched, and hundreds of thousands have joined Facebook groups or signed an online petition demanding that the 22-year-old be brought to justice.
When officers arrived at de Moura's home she reportedly tried to explain her actions by saying she was ‘having a bad day, going through some family problems and an attack of nerves.’
'The situation has got out of control. The threats aren't restricted to her, but also affect her husband and daughter.'
A police spokesman said the investigation is expected to conclude on Wednesday and could result in de Moura being sentenced to up to a year in prison for animal cruelty.
The brutal attack was witnessed by a child, so she could also be charged under the Children's Act for 'exposing a child to shame or embarrassment, the maximum penalty for which is three years behind bars,' he added.
The case is the latest in a number of incidents of animal cruelty in Brazil which have shocked the country in recent weeks.
Earlier this month a three-month-old puppy was buried alive for more than 12 hours in Novo Horizonte, Sao Paulo state. The animal was rescued and is slowly recovering from its ordeal.
And last week a dog was tied to a car by its neck and dragged through the streets of Cidade Soberana, in Guaralhos, Sao Paulo, after a neighbour became irritated by its constant barking.
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In case the original video above would disappear from youtube, it can also be viewed HERE and HERE.
Notorious Brazil dog killer escapes jail time!
According to news sources, Camilla Corrêa Alves de Moura Araújo - a practicing nurse and resident of Formosa, Goiás, Brazil - was caught on videotape savagely abusing a Yorkshire terrier in front of her young child. The graphic video, which has garnered international outrage, depicts what seems like an endless attack, as the abuser repeatedly kicks and punches the tiny animal, throws him against a wall, then slams him to the ground where he struggles to escape—but his body is too broken. She then strikes him in the head with a bucket before covering him with it. The dog is later depicted cowering and trembling in a corner. He reportedly died two days later as a result of his injuries.
Despite facing jail time upon conviction, reports indicate that De Moura Araújo only received a fine and community service!
Please politely urge Brazilian officials to take cruelty-to-animals cases more seriously, using the form from PETA and please share this alert widely!
The sample letter at the link from PETA has been translated into Portuguese for maximum effect, but please feel free to add your own comments. And please share this alert widely!
Despite facing jail time upon conviction, reports indicate that De Moura Araújo only received a fine and community service!
Please politely urge Brazilian officials to take cruelty-to-animals cases more seriously, using the form from PETA and please share this alert widely!
The sample letter at the link from PETA has been translated into Portuguese for maximum effect, but please feel free to add your own comments. And please share this alert widely!
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