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Updated: 9:05 AM EDT April 28, 2021
BUFFALO, N.Y. A Buffalo man is facing animal cruelty and other charges after witnesses say they saw him hit a 5-month-old puppy and throw it to the ground multiple times.
The Erie County District Attorney s office said the incident happened the morning of April 7 on Porter Avenue near Front Park in Buffalo.
Navier Rodriguez, 22, was arraigned Tuesday morning before Buffalo City Court Judge Andrew C. LoTempio on one count of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals and one count of Overdriving, Torturing and Injuring Animals; Failure to Provide Proper Sustenance.
The puppy suffered extensive injuries to its mouth, including cuts and broken teeth. It is currently being treated for its injuries at the Erie County SPCA.
Buffalo man accused of hitting and throwing puppy to the ground
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) â A Buffalo man is facing animal cruelty charges after police say he hit his five-month-old puppy, and threw the dog to the ground a number of times.
22-year-old Navier Rodriguez appeared in Buffalo City Court Wednesday. He s charged with Aggravated Cruelty to Animals, Overdriving, Torturing and Injuring Animals, and Failure to Provide Proper Sustenance.
Police say on April 7th, Rodriguez hit his puppy and threw the dog to the ground a number of times on Porter Avenue near Front Park in Buffalo. The puppy suffered extensive injuries including cuts and broken teeth. It was taken to the SPCA Serving Erie County where it was treated for its injuries. The alleged abuse was seen by a number of witnesses.