In the village of Novoye Devyatkino, a violent incident unfolded when a man repeatedly struck a local dog rescuer with an axe as the rescuer stood guard over the dog. This event was reported by 78.ru.
The incident occurred in Novoye Devyatkino, located in the Vsevolozhsk district of Russia’s Leningrad region. A local couple had found a stray dog wandering the streets and, concerned for the animal’s welfare, posted notices on social networks and searched for the dog’s owners for two weeks. During this period, they personally spent approximately 20,000 rubles on veterinary care and related treatment for the animal.
Eventually, the dog’s owners came forward and reimbursed the couple for the medical expenses. After paying, the owners reclaimed the dog without further dispute.
On the evening of February 23, the dog’s owners returned with their spouse and demanded repayment of the 20,000 rubles. In response, the man who had rescued the dog struck at the rescuer with an axe, and the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.
There is a broader context in which similar tensions have appeared in Russia, where disputes over pet ownership and responsibilities sometimes escalate into violence. In this case, the community’s focus remains on the welfare of the animal and the rapid response of local residents who stepped in to provide care and safety for a stray animal in need, followed by a resolution where the medical costs were settled and the dog was returned to its owners. The incident is under investigation by local authorities as they work to determine the exact motives and legal implications of the assault. (Source: 78.ru)