Man beats puppy to a pulp for chewing decorative pillow up, is released on $1,500 bail

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Steven Thompson, a 26-year-old grown man, was very upset and could not control his anger. So, he had to exert his dominance and express his frustration by punching his 14-pound 9-month-old terrier mix in the face.

He beat the dog so badly that he had to take it to the emergency room.

The reason for all that rage and anger? Well, we’d assume it had something to do with the way he was brought up and possible abuse he endured as a child but, like we said, that’s an assumption. The Sarasota County Sherriff’s Office said that Thompson was upset because the dog chewed up a decorative pillow.

The Sarasota County Sherriff’s Office said that Thompson was upset because the dog chewed up a decorative pillow. Yes, he beat up a living breathing adorable dog, named Sugar, to the point of hospitalization over a pillow.

Source: ABC 7 WWSB

Thompson brought Sugar to an emergency clinic in Sarasota on Aug. 15. The veterinary staff discovered that the dog was in critical respiratory distress and was suffering from internal injuries.

They knew something was up and started asking Thompson questions.

After a bit of questioning, Thompson finally admitted that he not only struck the dogs several times with a closed fist but he also threw Sugar against the floor, according to WFLA. All because the dog chewed up a pillow that belonged to his girlfriend. Apparently, he didn’t get the memo on dogs and how they like to chew things up.

Apparently, he didn’t get the memo on dogs and how they like to chew things up. Not sure what his idea of owning a puppy was all about, but he clearly was not fit for the position of dog dad. Thompson was arrested, taken into custody and charged with Cruelty to Animals.

Source: ABC 7 WWSB

He was later released on $1,500 bail.

Thompson said he was exhausted after a 12-hour day of work which is why he acted erratically. He also said he was bitten by the dog at some point during the incident. The authorities said that he “displayed a great deal of remorse” for his action during the arrest.

Sugar was left in the care of the veterinary staff.

It’s really sad that some people are conditioned to react with violence. Especially, when same fragile animals and children are involved. Hopefully, his sentencing required some anger management that will actually solve some of his anger issues so that he will never react with violence again.

And we also hope that Sugar has or will find a new home where she will be safe, loved and cared for forever.

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Source: ABC 7 WWSB



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1,430 thoughts on “Man beats puppy to a pulp for chewing decorative pillow up, is released on $1,500 bail”

  17. Mike Russell

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    He just signed his ticket to hell. There is a special place for this$#%&!@*on judgement day. There is no hair dye that can disguise your ignorance and I hope Satan lets you have that stupid pillow to lay on when you burn.$#%&!@*human. You will experience karma real soon. I can’t wait for you to die when someone throws you again a wall and punches your face and breaks your suck hole. I would only hope that his parents get the same punishment for raising this$#%&!@*

  23. Sabine Glasgow

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    He needs to go to a secure facility and get treatment for his anger issues, it’s not normal to react so over the top, without this he is a danger to all around him, he is ill or has a personality disorder, either way it needs thorough treatment, and medication

  27. Nancy Hussey

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    That’s why these horrible things keep happening…the punishment is nothing. Hope somebody beats him to a pulp, the world would be a better place without that cowardly piece of trash.

  33. Dominic Martin

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    And this is exactly why people keep beating animals, because they don’t get punished bad enough. I bet if that good judge that doesn’t stand for this kind of$#%&!@*was on his case he wouldn’t have been let off that easy.

  44. Mike Russell

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    Animal abuse should be equivalent to human abuse. Animals can’t fight back and are innocent your dog accepted your abuse because he thought you loved him. You will pay for this beyond your $1500bail. Enjoy being a true the lowest$#%&!@*on earth. I hope your girlfriend is happy you almost killed a dog over your temper tantrum snowflake$#%&!@*reaction to a stupid pillow.

  45. Lucy J. Anderson

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    His girlfriend left him because of his anger issues she feared. He would lose his job due of dog abusing. I was glad that Sugar was going to the new owner and comfortable with a good one at good home. Thank you the vet doctor to treat Sugar, the injured dog well.

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