€61,800 fine for man who mistreated dogs in Lefkimmi plus charge of animal abuse

The shock that was caused by the video of a man flinging two dogs over a fence to get rid of them led to Lefkimmi police taking action and finding the perpetrator as reported in Enimerosi.

Police issued the following press release:

"Following a police investigation the Greek man was found who had been involved in abuse and cruelty towards two dogs owned by him outside the Lefkimmi dog shelter on Monday (14/12) night.

The man was questioned by police and a fine of €61,800 was imposed on him.

Charges have been brought against him for animal abuse which will be passed on to the Corfu Prossecutor."