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Authorities in Cebu are tracing the source of a video that showed adopted puppies allegedly being fed to a hungry python.

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sanke 07302024

Annie Perez

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<div><ivs-player data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-vid="3064341"></ivs-player></div><script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script><div><strong>TRIGGER WARNING: ANIMAL CRUELTY</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Authorities in Cebu are tracing the source of a video that showed adopted puppies allegedly being fed to a hungry python.</p><p>A netizen posted a video of the incident sourced from a certain “emma” whose social media address showed that she was from Carmen, Cebu.</p><p>The video, which showed small puppies being placed inside a cage with a huge python, sparked an uproar after it was first shared on social media.</p><p>B<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none">ased on initial investigation, </span>Carmen Police said no incident of the same nature transpired in the past weeks.</p><p>“The alleged places of incidents were also checked in coordination with barangay captains and with the local populace, proving that no incident transpired,” Carmen Police Station said in a statement.</p><p>They are now subjecting the video to cyber investigation to trace its digital footprints.</p><p>“Rest assured that PNP Carmen will not stop until we find the truth and put the perpetrators in jail,” the statement added.</p><p>Meanwhile, animal welfare group Island Rescue Organization said that they are also working closely on addressing the concerning reports regarding the alleged feeding of adopted puppies to a snake.”</p><p>“We emphasize the importance of caution when placing cats and dogs for adoption. A thorough adoption process must be imposed to ensure the welfare of these animals.This is one act of animal cruelty, feeding live animals,” the group said.</p><p>Any person found liable may be charged with violation of Republic Act 10631 or the Philippine Animal Welfare Act of 2013, which imposes a penalty of both jail time and a fine. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div>

<p>Authorities in Cebu are tracing the source of a video that showed adopted puppies allegedly being fed to a hungry python.</p>

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Video of python eating puppies sparks probe

Annie Perez,

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Published July 30, 2024 12:19 PM PHT

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