The man from Drégelypalánk received a sentence for keeping his dogs chained and starving during the January cold.

A 21-year-old man received a prison sentence for failing to care for his dogs, resulting in one dog's death. The court found that he kept the dogs chained without food or water, leading to severe suffering. The surviving dog was found in critical condition and required veterinary care. The Balassagyarmati District Court sentenced him to 1 year and 2 months in prison for animal cruelty, emphasizing the suffering inflicted on the animals. The ruling is final.