# Animal cruelty investigation in Tanhuato, Mexico

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/animal-cruelty-investigation-in-tanhuato-mexico
> Updated: 2026-09-28T05:17:27.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In Tanhuato, Michoacán, the State Attorney General's Office opened a formal investigation into animal cruelty after a video surfaced showing a man throwing boiling water at two dogs. 

One dog, a white canine named ‘Paloma,’ was located and reported to be in stable condition, though it requires ongoing care for cancer. A second black dog remains missing. Authorities are currently reviewing security camera footage to identify and apprehend the suspect, while the Tanhuato City Council has issued a statement condemning the attack.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Animal cruelty incidents reported in Colombia and Mexico

Reports of animal cruelty have emerged in Ubaté, Colombia, involving a dog attacked with hot water, and in San Blas, Mexico, following a dispute over the treatment of a dog at a beach.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/animal-cruelty-incidents-reported-in-colombia-and-mexico

### 2026-09-17: Michoacán authorities investigate animal cruelty in Tanhuato

Authorities in Michoacán, Mexico, are investigating an incident in Tanhuato where a man threw boiling water at two dogs, captured on security footage.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michoacn-authorities-investigate-animal-cruelty-in-tanhuato

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