A man has been arrested for allegedly throwing his 14-week-old puppy off a bed and burning him with hot water, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg said.
A man was indicted on Tuesday for allegedly throwing and burning a young puppy, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg said.Joseph Kauffman, 22, allegedly threw his 14-week-old puppy, Luca, off a bed, breaking several of the dog's bones back in March. After throwing him, Kauffman then put Luca in the bathtub and washed him with scalding hot water which burned him. Luca, the border collie, was taken to the BluePearl Pet Hospital as he couldn't walk.
"As alleged, Joseph Kauffmann abused his dog by throwing him off the bed and scalding him with hot water for a prolonged period of time," Bragg said. "Pets are expected to be cared for by their owners, and this horrific alleged behavior will not be tolerated."Luca had two femur fractures, three rib fractures, and severe burns on his back, ear, forehead, eye, and muzzle, Bragg said.
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