Puppies thrown over seawall in Texas by man bent on 'turning them into soldiers'
Three rescued puppies are recovering after being thrown over a seawall and on to some rocks in Port Arthur.
Firefighters rescued the crying pups and placed the creatures with animal control.
KFDM-TV reports the man who tossed the animals on Sunday was heard saying he was "turning them into soldiers." A bystander noticed the abandoned puppies and summoned help.
Pat Lavergnec with Port Arthur Animal Control says the puppies, with health problems such as mange, were at the shelter today and available for adoption. She described them as a retriever mix.
The owner of the dogs, who was not immediately located, could face animal cruelty charges.
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Photo: One of the rescued puppies is seen in a screenshot from KFDM-TV's video. Credit: KFDM.com
Are you kidding me? Could be faced with criminal charges? You break the law if you intentionally and knowingly do something. This guy knew what he was doing with his stupid statement.
Well, could be a reckless act of judgment. Plea of insanity I hear a comin' .....
Posted by: wes geddes | February 23, 2010 at 09:42 PM
what is his problem?? does he have a heart i say he should get year is jail for that..
Posted by: Catelynn Sprankle | March 11, 2010 at 08:36 AM
I feel that he had no heart and dosen't care about anything but himself..
he was in the wrong and i feel he should be have years in jail. i love animals they are just like people you know???
Posted by: Catelynn Sprankle | March 11, 2010 at 08:38 AM