OWEN SOUND, Ont. – A 35-year-old man has been charged by Owen Sound police after allegedly beating a puppy.
The suspect was arrested Tuesday after he visited a friend’s apartment allegedly with drugs and a 10-week-old puppy in tow. Police say the man was ingesting drugs when the puppy soiled the floor. The man lost his temper and severely beat the dog, according to police.
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Upset at the sight, the man’s friend contacted police, who located and arrested the suspect. A quantity of drugs was also found.
The dog was taken to a veterinarian, who determined it had sustained organ and tissue damage, but is expected to recover.
The man faces a charge of animal cruelty and two charges of drug possession.
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