Overview

• A resident alerted authorities after spotting the pitbull in distress in a Fabbrico garage on July 18.
• Firefighters and local police found the dog deceased after it had been left unattended for days without food or water.
• Investigators have applied the recently enacted legge Brambilla to assess possible cruelty charges.
• The Procura di Reggio Emilia is reviewing evidence to determine the owner’s criminal liability.
• Forensic experts at the Istituto Zooprofilattico are conducting an autopsy to pinpoint the cause of death.