by Arcangelo Caressa, a skilled dog trainer in southern Italy, never thought he would receive that call. One of his employees went to open the kennel where Mr. Caressa’s 6-year-old bloodhound slept at night early one morning last week.
Bruno, the puppy, was dead on the ground.
When it was discovered that there had been foul play, terror swiftly added to the grief: Mr. Caressa found goodies and nail-stuffed sausages in the kennel next to Bruno’s carcass. The sweets were meant to kill Bruno, and it seems that he had gobbled them up.
Mr. Caressa, who oversees the dog training division of Endas, a nationwide volunteer organization, and runs a public animal rescue group in Taranto, a coastal city in the Puglia region, stated that if they had done it to me, I would not have suffered as much as I did with the dog. They knew this would have a significant impact on me.
Even from the nation’s highest office, the nation has shown sorrow and support for Bruno’s death. Sad news. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni shared a picture of herself and Bruno on social media, writing, “A vile, cowardly, unacceptable act.” Bruno, I appreciate everything you’ve done.
The murder bears the characteristics of a noir: A cherished victim who received national recognition for his service. A clever scheme. And Mr. Caressa, a survivor who seeks justice.
In a Facebook post directed at Bruno’s attacker, Mr. Caressa said, “You killed him, making him suffer for hours.” Since then, the page has been flooded with homages and requests to track down the criminals.
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