Two Small Dogs Die After Pet-Shop Transport in Barbacena as Owner Faces Charge

Overview

• ‘Pretinha’ and ‘Pipoquinha,’ both elderly and blind, were returned from a bath-and-groom service dead after a reported attack by a husky in the same triciclo compartment.
• The transport crate arrived damaged and the dogs had injuries consistent with bites to the neck and abdomen, according to the police report and the family.
• The pet-shop owner, 35, was detained for omission of caution, signed a Termo Circunstanciado, and will answer the case in the Juizado Especial Criminal later this year.
• The Polícia Civil did not conduct on-scene forensics, stating attendance is discretionary, leaving official forensic determinations pending.
• A private veterinarian performed necropsies with the laudo due today, and the pet shop expressed regret, contacted the family, and covered autopsy costs.