Animal Cruelty – Riverside County News Source

Dragged behind vehicle for 45 minutes, dog injured – Owner arrested

October 5, 2021 Trevor Montgomery

MT. SHASTA, Calif., — Authorities say a man was arrested for felony animal abuse after an investigation revealed the alleged suspect had dragged his dog behind his vehicle for more than 45 minutes Saturday morning, Oct. 2. Officials have not said if the dog’s dragging was intentional or accidental; and the dog, which suffered bloodied paws, exhaustion, and dehydration, is […]

Riverside man arrested after “savage” killing of chihuahua puppy

February 15, 2021 Trevor Montgomery

WRITER’S NOTE: Although Riverside County News Source (RCNS) received a copy of the video in question, due to its extremely graphic and horrifying nature, it was decided not to show or share the video. -TM RIVERSIDE, Calif. — “Horrifying” video of a man standing over a small chihuahua puppy “whose neck had been slashed and was gasping for air” led […]

No charges after dog, twice run over, dies

April 13, 2020 Trevor Montgomery

JURUPA VALLEY, Calif. — Law enforcement and animal control officials who investigated reports of a man intentionally running over a small dog – before backing up and running it over again, killing it – say their investigation led them to determine the fatal incident was nothing more than a tragic accident. The incident, part of which was caught on a […]