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  This is so backward for an EU nation. Didn't know animal cruelty can't be a crime.
context: Unfortunately a big culture of this in Portugal, I found my dog when I was living out there my neighbours dog just had a litter they chose their favourites and threw the remainder in the local bin, wife and I found these two little dudes when we were out for a walk >
  
  
  According to public prosecutors, the court has already made decisions that pointed to the alleged unconstitutionality of the legislation. On one occasion, a dog owner who threw his puppies into a rubbish bin was initially convicted but later acquitted.
  
  Yikes.