The horrific killing of a police bloodhound has outraged Italians and sparked a criminal investigation to find his killers.

Italians are outraged after a police bloodhound, known for his heroic rescues as a sniffer dog, was killed in a "vile" act.

Bruno, a 7-year-old bloodhound, was found dead Friday morning in his shed in southern Taranto. His trainer, Arcangelo Caressa, said he had been fed bits of dog food laced with nails. In a social media ...

Arcangelo Caressa, Bruno’s trainer and friend, made an ominous promise to the killers after he found the seven-year old ...

The killing of Bruno, a decorated sniffer dog who ingested sausages stuffed with nails, has set off an outpouring of grief in ...

Bruno, a seven-year-old bloodhound, had found nine missing people and was once honoured by Italy's prime minister.

Bruno, a seven-year-old dog known to help find missing and vulnerable people, was found dead in his shed in Italy. It was ...

Hero dog Bruno’s brutal killing sparks probe and new animal law. Trainer suspects foul play due to dog fighting activism.

In a shocking incident, an Italian police dog died after ingesting sausages spiked with nails, believed to have been ...

A sniffer dog who helped save the lives of nine people across Italy has been found dead in his kennel, sparking outrage.

A seven-year-old bloodhound who was called a hero for finding nine missing people - including children and people with ...

Animal rights activist Michela Vittoria Brambilla suggested that the dog had been targeted by criminals because of his role ...