Woman filmed putting 'emaciated' dog in boot of car
A woman has been filmed putting an emaciated dog into the boot of her car.
Sara Perry was arrested on Thursday after she was caught on CCTV at the Central Brevard Humane Society in Orlando, Florida, taking the dog, Neptune, out of the boot and then putting him back in several minutes later.
Perry told investigators she was unable to provide food for Neptune and wanted to drop the dog off at the Humane Society centre, but she was turned away.
But the shelter told WFTV9 ABC the woman got angry when staff told her the shelter was full, and they didn’t euthanise pets.
It was also 32C on Thursday.
The dog was taken to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Animal Care Center where a veterinarian examined him and concluded he had severe malnutrition.
Perry has been charged with animal cruelty.
Online court records showed no attorney for Perry.
With The Associated Press
Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@yahoonews.com.
You can also follow us on Facebook, download the Yahoo News app from iTunes or Google Play and stay up to date with the latest news with Yahoo’s daily newsletter. Sign up here.
