SARIAYA, Quezon – Police arrested a fisherman for allegedly butchering a dog in Barangay Bignay I here on Wednesday, July 19.
Sariaya police chief Police Major Romar Pacis identified the suspect as Renato Castillo, 51.
Pacis said Alicia Peduche, 63, of Barangay Calios, Santa Cruz, Laguna, together with relatives and her two dogs, went to the Del Prado Beach Resort here for a swimming party on Tuesday, July 18.
Peduche later on noticed that one of her dogs was missing, prompting her to inform the resort staff and conduct a search.
She posted a picture of the dog on social media and offered a P5,000 reward for the canine’s return.
On Wednesday morning, relatives of Peduche received information that the animal was being butchered by Castillo and his companion, “Bunso,” in Sitio Puntor, Barangay Bignay I.
Peduche and her relatives proceeded to the area and found the remains of the dog.
She reported the incident to the Sariaya police who arrested the suspect.
Bunso managed to escape and is now the subject of a manhunt.
Castillo faces charges for violation of Republic Act 10631 (An act amending certain sections of RA 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998).