Volunteers say that a local resident threatened to poison the animals
Photo: Iryna Bodnaruk/Facebook
Updated on 04/03/2026 at 18:55
In Kasperivtsy, Ternopil Oblast, 13 cats were found dead within an hour. Volunteers say that a local resident repeatedly publicly threatened to poison animals.
Information about the possible killing of pets is checked, reported in the Main Department of the National Police of the Ternopil region.
Photo: Iryna Bodnaruk/Facebook
Photo: Iryna Bodnaruk/Facebook
Photo: Iryna Bodnaruk/Facebook
Photo: Iryna Bodnaruk/Facebook
Photo: Iryna Bodnaruk/Facebook
About the mass death of animals whose bodies were discovered within an hour, told volunteer Iryna Bodnaruk. According to her, the case resembles deliberate mass poisoning of animals.
“Prior to that, a local resident repeatedly publicly threatened to poison cats. People heard these threats, there are witnesses. After these words, the mass death of animals occurred.”says the woman.
According to her, the volunteers appealed to the police, but for two weeks there was “no reaction” from the law enforcement officers.
“The district officer does not come, the case does not move”– wrote Iryna.
Concerned locals demand to check the involvement of a local resident in the death of animals, to open criminal proceedings, to interview witnesses and to establish the cause of death of cats.
“13 cats today. Tomorrow it may happen again”– believes the volunteer.
In the police of Ternopil region declaredthat they learned about the death of animals in Kasperivka during Internet monitoring. Information about the case was entered into the Unified record of statements and reports on criminal offenses and other events.
In a comment for “UP. Life”, Serhii Kreta, the spokesperson of the police of the Ternopil Region, said that the death of 5 cats has been officially confirmed so far. The State Production and Consumer Service is investigating the cause of death.
“Currently, the employees of police station No. 4 in the city of Zalishchyki are establishing all the circumstances of the event, as well as witnesses and eyewitnesses. Based on the results of the inspection, a legal qualification will be provided.”the law enforcement officers added.
Previously, on the territory of the Pirogov hospital in Vinnytsia found four dead dogs. Volunteers believe that the animals were poisoned, and the examination showed traces of a brutal beating of the four-legged animals.
Note: The text has been updated. Added a comment from a police spokesperson.
