Salerno, "The lifeless body of a kitten was found last night in Rofrano (Salerno). The feline was thrown into the fountain in Piazza Agnese Passarelli, wrapped in a plastic bag," Rinaldo Sidoli, spokesperson for the Alleanza Popolare Ecologista (Ape), said in a statement. "Such violence against a defenseless animal," he explains, "is indicative of a disturbed personality, which could also harm people. Therefore, we urge anyone who knows anything to cooperate, even anonymously. We also ask Mayor Nicola Cammarano to join the legal proceedings that will be initiated if those responsible are identified. This latest case of animal murder highlights the rampant phenomenon of stray animals in Campania. Urgent initiatives are needed, including legislative ones, which are immediate and decisive to protect stray animals. The mayor must establish a discussion forum with the regional veterinary authorities and the most representative volunteer associations to find shared solutions for taking and keeping strays in public shelters. We remind you that 'the Municipality, represented by the Mayor, is responsible for the welfare of the animals present on municipal territory, for which he holds a position of guarantee', which entails the obligation to provide for their maintenance, as established by ruling no. 148 of 2017 of the Fourth Criminal Section of the Supreme Court of Cassation." Sidoli concludes: "We are tired of having to denounce such atrocities. We urge the government once again to approve Bill S. 1078, authored by Senator Gianluca Perilli (M5S), to ensure that crimes committed against sentient beings can finally be duly prosecuted and punished. Animals can no longer wait. No more delays. Strengthening animal protection legislation is also enshrined in the Democratic Party-M5S government platform, under point 22, which calls for combating 'all forms of violence and mistreatment against animals.' This law could be passed in the next Cabinet meeting, but it seems that combating animal abuse and killing is not a priority. Currently, those guilty of these crimes never go to prison. It is the legislator's duty to change the rules regarding animal protection."
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