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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  7. Linda Gowen

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    F-n POS. tired from work? Puppy chewed pillow, obviously yoh didn’t take any time in real training. The shooter in TX who shot up the church abused animals as well as his wife and split his young sons skull. This guy will do the same. He should have gone to pfison for 5 years. The courts have to take animzl2 abuse more seriously. They should get the same punishment as if he did this to a child. Dogs feel psin, feel scared. Don’t understand why the human they love is hurting them. You never have to hit a puppy. They learn real quick with treats on what they can chew and what the can’t. There will be accidents but so what. ittle children make mistakes too, will he beat them slam their head in the floor. He is a PSYCOPATH a human without a soul. Put him on a national register he is an animal abuser.

  8. Karol Sarane

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    hope you get the beat up until you kill over you SOB!! some animal loving person out in this world wil see this evil and will get justice because the court sure didn’t!!! karma will follow you fffffor good you scum of the world$#%&!@*!!! oh poor little pillow you ugly little baby !!!

  12. Cindy Chung

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    Mr. you should never have a pet of any kind! Or even kids. Kids do throw up at in opportune times. ARE YOU GOING TO BEAT THEM UP TOO!!! Instead of a $1500 fine, how bout being convicted of MURDER!!!
    Being said, if this story is true.

  16. Larry Purviance

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    What a mean man This man needs help God Please for give this man he needs your help I no he did wrong and it’s a bad think But the People that do these bad think need your help to In God name Please for give him Amen

  43. Anna Mae McConnell

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    WHAT A SAVAGE BULLY. Why Don’t this low life piece of garbage pick on someone his own size? OH HE WOULDN’T DO THAT THE ROTTEN COWARD WOULD RUN FROM THAT Hope they throw the Monster in prison and throw away the key.He deserves a very long sentence in prison.

  47. Tina Marchitelli

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    RELEASED ON BAIL?? First, bail should have been a bazillion dollars. Then put him in a room with someone 10X his size who can do to him what he did to that poor puppy. His ONLY saving grace is that he did take the puppy to the vet.

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