A disturbing case of animal abuse in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija has drawn public concern after a nine-month-old goat was found injured severely in Barangay Calauagan.

The goat’s owner, Mary Anne Gamboa, shared videos showing visible blood and serious wounds on the animal’s body.

According to her, a hard object was inserted into the goat’s rectum and the animal was also stabbed in the neck. She said the goat is now having difficulty standing and walking.

“Hinahanap ko po kaya nagawi po ako doon… nung magdidilim po, pinuntahan ng asawa ko. Nung ako, sabi, ‘Mary Anne, yung kambing mo,’ eka nga po doon sa ano. Tapos yun na nga po ‘yung bumulaga sa akin, ‘yung ngang pinost ko po sa Facebook,” Gamboa said.

She said she posted the incident on social media immediately to warn other residents and to raise awareness, especially for the safety of children in the area. Gamboa also expressed deep anger over what happened to her animal and said they have suspicions about who may be responsible.

“Awareness po sa mga bata… kasi yan, oh, hayup yan. Sino ba namang matinong taong gagawa niyan, di ba po? Kung matino talaga o adik… delikado po ‘yung mga bata. Hayup yan eh, kahit papaano po eh may buhay ‘yan saka po hindi naman po kanya ‘yan para ganyanin niya. Hindi naman sila naghihirap na mag-alaga,” she said.

The Animal Kingdom Foundation (AKF condemned the incident) strongly and urged the public to report similar cases to authorities, warning that such acts may also pose a danger to people.

“Ang delikado riyan, of course whether there’s a human being, whether or not mayroong mental condition ‘yung tao, threat siya not just sa animals but to humans. Kasi this person is capable of inflicting harm, especially siguro sa mga bata,” Atty. Heidi Caguioa, program director of AKF, said.

AKF also reminded the public that animal cruelty carries penalties under the law.

“Anyone who may be found to commit maltreatment, abuse, or infliction of cruelty to any animals, puwede po kayong makulong. Kaya itigil na natin ‘yung ganitong klaseng pangmamaltrato sa mga hayop,” Caguioa said.

Authorities have yet to issue an official statement, but animal welfare groups continue to call for swift action to prevent further harm and ensure accountability.