A SICKENING case of animal cruelty has emerged in Chile after a six-month-old puppy died having been sexually abused.
The pup, called Weichafe was found horribly injured in the city of Arica, in the north of the country, and taken to an animal hospital.
The puppy was taken to Limari Veterinary Hospital on Saturday.
An X-Ray and other examinations showed signs of sexual abuse.
Angie Lemo, president of the animal group ACSA, said Chile’s Investigative Police were probing the attack.
She appealed for witnesses and information.
Vets battled for his life with analgesics, anti-inflammatories, antibiotics and other pain medications.
But Weichafe could not be saved because of the damage to his organs.
Announcing the pup’s death on Facebook, Ms Lemo said: “Weichafe the baby warrior has passed away.
“His little body did not resist anymore.
“One more little angel that crosses the rainbow, today you are next to God, beautiful baby.
“We can only thank the entire community for their prayers, collaboration and their good positive energies so that Weichafe would stay alive, we feel a lot of sadness.
“I only ask God for justice.”
Outraged residents in Arica held a funeral for Weichafe and released white balloons with a priest holding a farewell mass.
One of the tearful neighbors said: “It is outrageous, it is filthy, it is dirty, it is bad.
“I am very sorry and very angry because I know that justice is useless and (Weichafe) is one more innocent who dies because of one cruel person.”
