HOUSTON – An animal cruelty investigation is underway after a Yorkshire Terrier had to be euthanized after suffering a broken neck from being thrown down a stairwell while in a kennel.
The Houston SPCA says cell phone video submitted along with a cruelty report shows the incident, which happened at an apartment complex Thursday morning near the 2200 block of W. Orem and Alameda in southeast Houston.
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In the video, abusive language can be heard before the kennel with the eight-pound yorkie inside was tossed from the second floor and hit the lower platform before tumbling to the ground below. The dog can be heard crying out after the final impact.
The SPCA says the dog was transported by the owner to a local veterinarian where the dog had to be euthanized after suffering a broken neck.
“The Houston SPCA is currently in the process of overseeing a necropsy to confirm the dog’s cause of death. A second dog found inside the apartment was immediately removed and is now in the care of the Houston SPCA,” the SPCA said.
Officials say the case is under investigation.
The video is graphic so viewer discretion is advised.