Fur babies are joining their humans online in expressing their rage over the killing of Killua, a pet Golden Retriever in Camarines Sur.
The hashtag #JusticeForKillua, which was started Sunday (March 17) by Killua’s human, Vina Rachelle, on Facebook, is still the number one trending topic on social network X for two days now. It was trending alongside the name Anthony Solares, the main suspect who admitted to killing the dog.
Pet owners were posting photos of their fur babies online in solidarity with Killua, while lawmakers reminded the public that there are laws that prohibit and punish cruelty against animals.
“I am heart-broken and enraged to hear of the mauling of Killua, a Golden Retriever,” said Senator Grace Poe.
She said Solares’ actions which were captured in a CCTV video showed excessive violence.
“If we are to create a kinder society where animals and humans can co-exist in harmony, we must raise awareness on the proper, responsible, and humane manner of treating animals,” Poe said.
At the House of Representatives, Deputy Speaker and Quezon Rep. David Suarez condemned the killing of Killua, as he vowed to support any move to investigate the matter and craft legislation to enhance animal welfare laws.
“I will support any investigation and legislation to promote animal welfare dito po sa ating bansa,” said Suarez, who is a fur parent to 13 dogs.
Davao Oriental Cheeno Almario, who owns eight dogs, said the killer of Killua should not have resorted to such a fatal action.
“It really hurts as an animal lover na bakit iyon pa ang ginawa. To me, it is tantamount to straight up murder. It may not involve another human being pero to an animal who is loved and cared by its owner, masakit din na bagay iyon,” he said.