Overview

• The Tierheim Pforzheim announced the death on Instagram on September 4 after intensive veterinary care.
• The dog, nicknamed Bello-Giovanni, was found in mid-August at Remchingen-Wilferdingen station emaciated, covered in maggots, and placed in plastic bags.
• Veterinary tests later confirmed leishmaniasis, and the animal died of kidney failure despite treatment.
• The case drew widespread attention and a fundraising appeal, with donations now earmarked for clinic and veterinary bills.
• Police had previously identified a suspect but report no update, and German law allows penalties of up to three years in prison or a fine for animal cruelty.