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Puppy thrown out 2nd-story window; woman charged

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Monday, January 26, 2009

(Updated 12:50 pm)

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GREENSBORO - A local woman was charged with animal cruelty Sunday, according to magistrate records.

A witness told Greensboro police that Emily Wiggins, of West Meadowview Road in Greensboro, threw a 3-month-old black lab puppy out a second-story window Sunday afternoon, according to arrest records. The incident happened at the Heritage House.

The puppy may have broken a leg, according to police reports.

Wiggins was charged with cruelty to animals and possession of marijuana.

She made her $5,000 bail and was released from Guilford County jail Sunday.

Guilford County animal control officers took custody of the puppy.

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binkie424

January 28, 2009 - 9:58 am EST

This is really sick that anyone could do this. She needs to be held accountable for what she has did and I hope the judge gives her the most severe punishment allowed and that will not be enough.