news-record.com

BLOGS

The Pet Shop

Mother says son abused dog over fear it would harm newborn

GREENSBORO — The mother of the man accused in the burning and severe beating of a 3-month-old puppy in August said her son abused the dog over fear it would harm his newborn child.

Read full story here.

Permalink
Tags: susie

Posted by Andrea Martin on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 10:45 am

This article has been closed to new comments. Comments are generally closed after 14 days. However, comments may be closed earlier at the discretion of the News & Record.

Inappropriate content? Please report abuse.

Advertisement | Advertise with Us

Interested

November 17, 2009 - 2:05 pm EST

No excuse for this man's behavior! He could have closed the pup in another room, given it to someone else, taken it to a shelter. He CHOSE to abuse this pup because of something in him, not because of something in the pup. Mom needs to stop making excuses.

Interested

November 17, 2009 - 3:14 pm EST

This young man's mother has made comments similar to those made by family members of the 5-year old girl from Fayetteville whose recent demise can be tied to her mother: "My (family member) wouldn't do something like that." "My (family member) is a good person." Anyone who would treat a puppy in this manner should not be taking care of a defenseless newborn.

johnq2

November 22, 2009 - 9:20 am EST

The injuries suffered by that puppy were systematic. He took his time torturing the dog. "Losing it" would more likely involve hitting or kicking the puppy a time or two. He is dangerous. Research has proven that people who hurt animals are dangerous to others.