Hearing for two abused dogs finally seized
In February 2025, One Voice was alerted by one of its activists to a disturbing case. The police and several animal welfare organizations had just seized two dogs from a home in Nice. Locked up in appalling conditions, they were severely emaciated and injured. The couple who were supposed to be caring for them will be tried by the Nice legal tribunal on Tuesday, September 16, at 8:30 a.m. We will be there as a civil party.
Those who rescued Kingston and Thanos witnessed a scene of horror. Seen with a man on the street a few days earlier, the two dogs were living in a filthy apartment, the first imprisoned in a cage and the second tied to the toilet by a short leash… and a choke collar. The Dogo Argentino and American Staffordshire Terrier were both thin, weak, and frightened, and had injuries. Their fear is not surprising given the virulence with which the resident put their muzzles on under the horrified gaze of the police officers present… Thanks to their efforts and those of the Monaco SPA, the Vence SPACA and the Espoir des Petites Pattes association, Kingston and his companion in misery were immediately taken to safety. The veterinarians who examined them confirmed their condition and even detected a purulent ear infection in Thanos.
Victims of human irresponsibility
The man who owned Kingston and Thanos denies everything. He claims to have left his home about ten days earlier and given his keys to a friend. This friend would therefore be entirely responsible for the dogs’ dire condition… but the man refuses to reveal his identity. A phantom culprit—how convenient. The fact remains that his partner, in whose name the animals were registered, and he himself are being prosecuted for abandonment, mistreatment, and offenses relating to the ownership of a first or second category dog.
How much longer will animals be sold via click & collect by pet stores, at puppy shows, or through classified ads on the Internet? How many more animals will be abandoned and put down in pounds as a result of this shameless commodification? While Kingston and Thanos were saved in time, this is far from the case for all those animals that humans tire of…
To bring their voices before the courts, we will be present at the Nice legal tribunal on Tuesday, September 16, at 8:30 a.m.
Hearing for Kingston and Thanos postponed until November 18 at 8:30 a.m.
Although they were scheduled to stand trial today for mistreating two dogs, the defendants requested, through their lawyer appointed at the last minute, additional time to prepare their defense. We will therefore be back in court in Nice on November 18 at 8:30 a.m. for this case.