LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A person was arrested for dumping a canine behind a Lehigh Acres Family Dollar on Thursday.
According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, an worker discovered one thing shifting inside a black trash bag.
The worker realized it was a canine and took it to Blue Pearl Pet Hospital.
The canine had a rope round her neck and was placed inside a trash bag earlier than being dumped.
Surveillance video reveals a person throwing the bag into the dumpster and driving away in a blue automotive.
The microchip confirmed that the unique homeowners had been lifeless.
Detectives had been capable of find a reference to Anthony Bellman, who had advised his household he was going to take the canine to be put down.
Following the animal abuse investigation, detectives discovered Bellman’s automotive, which matched with the one seen on digital camera.
Bellman was arrested and charged with Aggravated Animal Cruelty.
The 16-year-old canine named Zilah obtained medical consideration and is in good situation. Lee County Domestic Animal Services has her up for adoption.
ABC7 just lately lined Lee County’s animal abuse registry, the place Bellman will make a part of the checklist if convicted.