January 24, 2008

HAWAII – Two men who killed a dog for food have been indicted on felony animal cruelty charges for killing 8-month-old Caddy.

The dog had been tied to a shed at the Maunaloa Golf Course while his owner played a round of golf when the men stole it. They later came forward after a fellow employee said he saw the men putting the dog in their car.

The men claimed they needed the animal for food. In the Phillipines, eating canine meat is not considered taboo.

The responsible parties have not turned themselves in yet, but they had been arrested immediately following the incident. They were later released.

The prosecutor has asked for no bail since both men are considered flight risks since they are from the Phillipines. However, neither has a prior record.

If convicted, the men face five years in prison and $10,000 fines each. That punishment comes following toughened animal cruelty laws that were passed in Hawaii over the summer.

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