A Detroit man is in custody for allegedly beating a small pitbull puppy named Lady for damaging his sunglasses. Disturbing videos of the abuse have gone viral on social media.
In the footage, the man can be seen hitting and throwing the puppy while blaming her for the broken sunglasses. The puppy, who is motionless and crying, is then dumped in a trashcan.
Detroit police were alerted to the incident after the video went viral, and the man was arrested on Tuesday morning. The Michigan Humane Society is assisting in the investigation.
The puppy survived the abuse, and the case will be submitted to the prosecutor’s office when the investigation is complete. The man, who has had previous interactions with law enforcement, has yet to be charged.
The incident has sparked outrage and calls for justice on social media, with many expressing their horror and sadness at the cruelty inflicted on an innocent animal. The Michigan Humane Society has released a statement condemning the abuse and reiterating their commitment to protecting animals from cruelty and neglect.
