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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  5. Paulette Acevedo

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    Beating a puppy just because it chewed on a pillow that is one stupid reason to beat the puppy you deserve a harsher punishment or a very long jail sentence. Impose a lifetime ban on onwning a dog or to even adopt or go near any dog, or animal if there is a list of animal or dog abuser he should be on it to warn people of the likes of him

  11. Jerry Brooks

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    I live in Tampa STEVEN THOMPSON and I am going to do everything I can to track you down through Google and other sources and when I locate you and I will…….im in Sarasota every day and I will make it a point to take a simple hour everyday to locate you and I promise when I do find you I am going to put you in the hospital

  40. Gary Simpson

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    They should have shot this guy!!! Any human being that can beat another animal needs to be eliminated. Puppies chew douche bag…. I hope that karma come hard and cripples him for life!

  50. Jim Cosgrove

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    F N Moron and a liar, Do Not give this clown the dog back, Serious mental issues here, Beats a puppy to near death, beat his$#%&!@* put him in jail, those guys will tune him up good …..What an$#%&!@*!!!

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