animal abuse Greece

Police arrested a 31-year-old male in Volos for the abuse and death of at least six stray animals. He now faces a fine of 100,000 euros and court.

The incident occurred on Santorini over the weekend and has animal rights activists and the public fuming over the continued lack of protection measures for donkeys on the island.

The deplorable conditions of the horses at the center, which also hosts at least 2-3 donkeys, were revealed after the death of one of the tree horses stabled at the facilities on Sunday

The defendant did not appear in court and denied accusations of animal cruelty. His sentence was suspended for three years.