Two hunting dogs rescued from a Netanya apartment in a state of severe neglect and starvation
Police, municipal inspectors and veterinary services removed two malnourished, neglected hunting dogs from an apartment in Netanya. The dogs are at the city shelter and their owner has been summoned.
Two hunting dogs were rescued in Netanya from an apartment where, according to NetanyaNet, they were being kept in a state of severe neglect and malnutrition. The report was published on Friday, 13 November 2026.
A report of suspected animal cruelty
The response followed a report of suspected animal abuse and serious neglect. Police, municipal inspectors and veterinary service staff went to the address and found two hunting dogs in poor condition – underfed and visibly neglected.
The dogs were taken to the shelter
The animals were removed from the apartment and moved to a protected area at the Netanya municipal dog shelter, where they will be cared for and monitored while they recover.
What happens to the owner
The dogs’ owner has been summoned to the veterinary service for further questioning and handling of the case. No decision in the matter has been announced yet.
The city’s position
The municipality said it will not let suspected cruelty to animals pass unaddressed, and thanked the residents who reported it and the agencies that took part in the rescue. Anyone who notices suspected animal abuse can alert the municipal hotline and the veterinary service.
Source: NetanyaNet, 13.11.2026
Photo: Netanya Municipality, published by NetanyaNet
