Prosecutor refuses to charge man for stomping Yorkie to death

KANSAS -- Charges will not be filed against a man accused of stomping and killing a six-year-old Yorkie.

The Olathe Municipal Prosecutor’s office dismissed the citation as of Monday.

Back in July, the six-pound dog named Precious got loose from her leash and ran toward another dog being walked by Carl Henrichson down the sidewalk. 

According to Precious’ owner Donna Limbaugh, that’s when Henrichson stepped on the dog and held
her down.

"He put his foot on her and then he raised the other foot so that he actually stood on her. It actually reminded me of if you were going to step on a bug," Limbaugh said.

Henrichson said he was worried the Yorkie would bite him or his pet.  He says he kicked Precious to keep her away, but then accidently stepped on her.

Precious was taken to the veterinary’s office after she was having trouble breathing. The dog had sustained lung and brain injuries. She was euthanized the next day.

(KSHB - Nov 1, 2013)

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