From Buried Alive to Beloved Pet: A French Mastiff’s Journey
French Mastiff Cruelly Buried Alive In Dirt By Abusive Owner And Left To Die
Some humans are capable of such monstrous acts that make the rest of us ashamed to belong to the same species. Animals are often far better than people. In the wilderness, they attack because they are hungry or frightened – never killing or torturing for pleasure.
The poor dog we are going to tell you about today was unfortunately owned by a sadistic and eccentric man. He enjoyed torturing her by burying her alive and tying her up to prevent her from escaping. This man was an inhumane owner.
This French Mastiff was not ready to die yet; she was still fighting to survive, hoping someone would find and save her. Luckily, animal lover Pedro Dinis was walking his dog, a Pit Bull, on a dump in Carrieres-sur-Seine when he spotted her. When his dog began behaving strangely, Dinis suddenly noticed something sticking out of the dirt: it was a living dog.
The poor dog was surrounded by stones, with a bag of gravel placed on her head to prevent her from escaping. Dinis knew he needed to take action immediately. To avoid hurting or panicking her, he used his hands to clear the dirt and also gave her water to rehydrate her. She remained extremely calm during the rescue.
After being rescued, the dog was named Athena and immediately taken to a veterinary hospital for care. Athena was very weak and dehydrated, but thankfully she was out of danger. However, the vet also found that she showed many signs of arthritis due to the constant abuse she had suffered and had to treat her for it. During her days of care and rehabilitation, Athena was adopted by the Delfosse grandparents and will now live happily in her new home.
Authorities later found Athena’s owner, who was responsible for this heinous act. He denied his actions, claiming she ran away. However, the evidence contradicted his words. A dog with arthritis cannot run away, nor can it bury itself under a pile of dirt. Ultimately, he was charged with cruelty to animals and faced two years in prison and a fine of more than $30,000.
