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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  2. Dan Hedrick Sr

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    R U FN KIDDING ME? I SAY HE NEEDS TO BE BEAT IN THE SAME WAY HE DID TO THIS HELPLESS ANIMAL. Call me I will help by taking the first and last swing to him! If that makes me a bad person then….. what does that make him?

  4. Betty Saunders

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    Yes he deserved more punishment than he got, needs to NEVER be allowed to have an animal again, I hope this precious little Sugar girl will get a loving home she so deserves and continues to do well, she is in safe hands now, thanks everybody <3

  33. Greg Cole

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    So people need to stop asking what’s wrong in this world, and why do these terrible killings, etc… keep happening. The answer is society promotes these behaviors, and evil in general. Not adequately punishing evil ! That’s the problem. Society run by wusses!

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