20/01/2026
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JUSTICE FOR COOPER VICTIM OF ANIMAL CRUELTY 🦮
Here is what happened, when we woke up early that morning, we noticed Cooper was missing . He was on his chain when we checked on him around 11 PM, and he was still there. When we woke up earlier that day, he was gone, and all that was left behind was the broken chain 😔 We initially thought he was just playing nearby, as he often roamed the neighborhood in Kobe Housing, Cubacub, Mandaue City. Since I work from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM as MIU, I wasn't able to search for him myself during the day. However, I stayed in contact with our nanny and my partner, asking them to look for him, but they couldn't find him anywhere.
By the time I got home, the feeling that something was wrong grew stronger😔😔Cooper always came home by that time. We searched everywhere for him, along with the kids from Kobe Housing, because they know Cooper so well. Soon after, my partner’s sister-in-law commented on my social media post about my missing dog. It confirmed my worst fears: the dog she saw was definitely Cooper.
At first, we thought he might have been hit by a car😭but we were later told the horrific truth—he had been brutally killed by someone. We never got to see him one last time because he had already been buried by Barangays the time we found out😭😭.
No witnesses are willing to come forward, and even though I’ve asked around the neighborhood, everyone is too reluctant to testify. However, I pi**ed off in anger😡 but still “Maximum Tolerance “ I confronted the person who killed my dog directly😔
My dog, Cooper, was passing by a dried fish stall when he began sniffing an empty box belonging to the vendor. Thinking it was a game, Cooper bit onto the cardboard and playfully refused to let go. Because Cooper is a large breed (LABRADOR) he naturally salivates more (NAGLAWAY) , especially after roaming and playing. This led the vendor to mistakenly shout that he was a "mad dog" (Irong Boang) Kay naglaway man!
Under the excuse of self-defense, he claims he killed it before it could kill him.The man took a piece of coconut wood and struck Cooper repeatedly. I am filled with rage knowing my dog was attacked so many times, he lied to me that he just hit my dog thrice only but after my thourough questioning , he admit it in my face! “KADAGHAN WA NAKO KAIHAP” 😡What is most shocking is that this happened in a crowded market, yet no one stepped in to stop the cruelty 😡😡
When the incident began, the crowd /bystanders was shocked to see the man hitting him. Some people tried to intervene, shouting for the man to stop because the dog clearly had an owner and a leash”POLICE DOG”.They argued that he was not a stray or “mad dog" (Irong Boang), but the man ignored their pleas. He continued to strike Cooper until he was unable to move😭😭. The man continued the assault until Cooper could no longer breathe. Cooper tried to stand and run for his life, but his body had gone numb. He began vomiting blood, and his tongue lolled out😭😭😭My heart is breaking, knowing that he thought his daddy and mommy would rescue him😭😭We failed to protect you Cooper , and this guilt continues to haunt us😭
Even as Cooper lay dying, the man warned others to stay away, repeating the lie that he was rabid “PALAYO MO IRONG BOANG NA!” According to those member of barangays who eventually buried Cooper by the riverside, his legs were still twitching as they laid him in the ground😭😭No one rescued him, and no one took him to a veterinarian. My heart is broken that no one stood up for Cooper in his final moments.It was a market but no one defended my baby😔
I was able to identify the suspect , and now were working on how to establish strong evidence against him. He claimed he wasn't aware of the law. However, ignorance of the law excuses no one, and he is still liable for the crime he committed.
Earlier that day, someone told us they saw Cooper crossing the pedestrian lane with them. Another person mentioned they had petted him and offered him food😭 Cooper never ate dried fish, nor did he ever hurt anyone. However, by the time they saw him again, he was lying dead in the middle of a crowd😭😔
We requested CCTV footage from local businesses, but to no avail, as the incident was not captured. According to the barangay footage, Cooper was seen lying near a habal-habal driver at 6:17 AM. He then followed a motorcycle and disappeared from the frame. While the gasoline station and meat shop cameras missed the event. However , as I have watched the CCTV Footage of meat shop the guard saw that Cooper had already lay in the street by 6:22 AM. It is devastating to know he died in just a matter of minutes.
I am deeply frustrated because the nearby vendors are reluctant to tell the truth😡Instead of helping us, they are blaming us, saying, 'Your dog was crazy, and you are crazy for letting it loose.' When we asked at the nearest vendor, he told us they didn't see anything because he wasn't there. However, when we reviewed the CCTV, we saw him standing right in front of the crime scene😡Their lack of cooperation is making it very difficult for us to get the justice Cooper deserves😞
My family and I have decided to file a formal case against the individual responsible. We have already reported the incident to the police and the barangay to ensure it is on official record. This will serve as a reminder to others that harming animals is a violation of the law and carries strictly enforced penalties and fines.
I strongly believe that there is still a person out there who is brave enough to help us. We should not be afraid; the truth will always prevail. Justice is on our side⚖️
To us, Cooper was more than just a dog—he was our son and a true member of our family. He will always be our big boy🦮
"To my baby Cooper: I am so sorry that we haven't gotten you justice yet, but we are working on it. 😭😭 I love you, my love. 😥 Wherever you are now, I hope you are okay. Rest well. Our hearts are still breaking, and we are grieving your loss deeply. We will miss your smile and your sweetness. We promise to take good care of Coopie, and the next time we bring a dog into our home, we will choose a Labrador just like you. We will love and care them as much as we love you. Run free, my love. 🦮🐕 Justice will be served soon." 🕊️🪦
Ctto : Sergnt Batang Alaska
