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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  14. Leah Gladish

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    There is absolutely no excuse for his actions! Puppies chew on everything and should be corrected but not beaten! This POS deserves to spend time in prison. And I am wondering if he would do that to the sweet baby what would he do to his children if they did something wrong!

  41. Marvine De Armas

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    This is so very sad Feel so sad and sorry for this pretty sweet dog, you are so mean and Evel the Devil in you to do this to the dog how can you live with what you did to this dog, I wish someone would give you the same treatment but much worse and put you under the Jail and let someone in there take care of every inch of your body see how you like to be done like you did the sweet little dog that couldn’t help his are her self. I hope what you did haunt’s you day and night.Bless you sweet dog soooooosorry this happened to you.

  48. Freda Nuttie

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    He’s a totally idiot he needs 2 b beatin 2 a pulp ppl like him r very big wen it comes 2 beatin defencless animals if he was confronted with some 1 bigger than him he probs would s**t himself big man

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