Male caught on video abusing a dog leads to Houston SPCA’s intervention and rescue of three dogs

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On the night of Monday, October 9, 2023, the Houston SPCA along with the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s office responded to an apartment complex in the 3300 block of North Magregor after receiving a report of animal abuse.

In a press release, the Houston SPCA said that the incident was captured on a Ring doorbell camera. The footage showed a male kicking a dog unable to fight back and unable to call for help! In the disturbing video, the male can be seen lifting the dog by one of his back legs and tossing him across the walkway. The male then proceeds to threaten the dog to kick him some more.

In the press release, the Houston SPCA described the Voiceless Victim as a 50-pound, 1-year-old English Bulldog.

Officials arrived at the location with a civil seizure warrant to rescue the Bulldog, and once on the scene, they found two French Bulldogs. The poor souls were “confined in a small wire kennel, soaked in urine and feces.”

Thankfully, all the furbabies were removed and they are now safe in the care of the Houston SPCA.

In a Facebook post, Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s office said that the male has been identified but his name has not been made public yet. According to the Facebook post, “The entire investigation has been turned over to the Harris County District Attorney's Office. The DA will decide if and when charges will be filed in this case.”

While stressing the importance of reporting animal cruelty, Jay Chase, Chief Cruelty Investigator at the Houston SPCA, said: “If you are able to safely obtain photos or video to report animal cruelty, it can be very useful against those who dare to commit these crimes in public view.”

In an interview with FOX 26, Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen rightfully said: “We have to be the voice of the voiceless.”

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Authorities are looking for the vile male who shot and almost killed a Husky in Old Town Spring

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~ Update: August 9, 2022

The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office confirmed me in an email that the agency is investigating the incident and said: “as of today it is still an open and active. The video that was uploaded to social media , was done by a citizen from their business cameras. We received a copy of that for our investigation.”

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In July 2022, a 4-year-old Husky named Paco was shot and nearly killed in Old Town Spring.

ABC 13 reports that Paco and his sibling got out and went to Main Street. Cameras in the area caught the moment a male pulled out a gun, pointed it at Paco and started shooting. Paco can be seen collapsing after being shot.

Paco’s guardian, Ms. Edith Fuentes told ABC 13: “My dog almost died. My dog in the hospital cried, two days cried in the hospital.”

Sadly, Paco’s front left leg had to be amputated as doctors believed it was irreparably damaged.

Paco was a known jumper and he suddenly had to get used to his new devastating and unfair reality. Ms. Fuentes works multiple jobs and cannot afford a prosthetic leg for her furbaby.

Hopefully, a fundraiser can be set up to help Paco.

Ms. Fuentes told ABC 13 that she had had Paco since last year when he showed up at her house and never left. According to Ms. Fuentes, she tried to look for his guardian but no one came forward so Paco “became a big joy in their family”, reports ABC 13.

Ms. Fuentes and the community also hope the shooter will be found and held accountable.

She told ABC 13: “One lady (saw) how he shot my dogs, so I have proof. Please help me.”

Ms. Fuentes also said people don't feel comfortable coming forward as they fear retaliation.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating the shooting and ABC 13 reports that a spokesperson told the news agency that “the person could face animal cruelty charges.”

I have emailed the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and asked if the case is still being investigated.

What prompted me to do so is the fact that I could not find a press release on this case on the sheriff's office website and their Facebook page does not have a post appealing to the public for information.

I hope Ms. Fuentes and Paco won’t be left alone!

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