Following a warning that two dogs were in chains and without food or water for a few days, the military immediately moved to the scene, where they found two small dogs with visible signs of bad treatment, both chained to a shed, malnourished and dehydrated.

The animals were immediately collected by the Covilhã Municipal Kennel services and provided with the necessary veterinary and sanitary care and are available for responsible adoption.

The suspect was identified and the facts were referred to the Covilhã Judicial Court.